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Jerry Hingle Baton Rouge LA, 70139 (504) 568-5986 |
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SOUTHERN UNITED STATES TRADE ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DISCUSSES HOW UNREST IN EGYPT COULD AFFECT LOUISIANA TRADE
Online PR News – 01-March-2011 –NEW ORLEANS – In an interview with New Orleans CBS television affiliate WWL, Jerry Hingle, executive director of the Southern United States Trade Association, discusses how unrest in Egypt could affect Louisiana trade.
According to the news report, Louisiana exports several products to Egypt and ranks eighth among countries that are markets for Louisiana exports. In 2010, Louisiana companies shipped more than $1 billion in products to Egypt, a total which has doubled since 2005.
Hingle reinforces Louisiana’s role in Middle Eastern countries, saying "a lot of Middle Eastern markets really love American products, and Louisiana products actually have a certain cachet in some of these markets, as well. Our sauces and spices out of Louisiana are known around the world."
According to the news report, exports to Egypt are primarily agricultural products, including cotton and soybeans.
"Soybean is the second most important export out of Louisiana, and Egypt is a very important buyer," Hingle said.
SUSTA is a non-profit trade development association composed of the Departments of Agriculture of 15 southern states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Since 1973, its programs and services have assisted exporters of high-value food and agricultural products. SUSTA is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), its member states and private companies.
Companies interested in learning more about how SUSTA can help them grow their businesses through exports can contact SUSTA at 504-568-5986.
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