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DRUG AVAILABILITY

Table 37. Estimated Worldwide Potential Net Production of Cannabis,
1987–2000 (Metric Tons)

Year	Mexico¹	Colombia	Jamaica	Belize	Other	Total
1987	5,933	5,600	460	200	1,500	13,693
1988	5,655	7,775	405	120	3,500	17,445
1989	30,200	2,800	190	65	3,500	36,775
1990	19,715	1,500	825	60	3,500	25,600
1991	7,775	1,650	641	49	3,500	13,615
1992	7,795	1,650	263	—	3,500	13,208
1993	6,280	4,125	502	—	3,500	14,407
1994	5,540	4,138	208	—	3,500	13,386
1995	12,400	4,133	206	—	3,500	20,239
1996	11,700	4,133	356	—	3,500	19,689
1997	8,600	4,133	214	—	3,500	16,447
1998	8,300	4,000	—	—	3,500	15,800
1999	3,700	4,000	—	—	3,500	11,200
2000	7,000	4,000	—	—	3,500	14,500

— Data not available.

¹Cannabis yield figures updated in November 1999, based on information provided by the Mexican Attorney General’s Office.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (1988–2001).

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