Dried grapes market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Mexican dried grapes market volume fluctuated, increasing overall from 24 421 t to 25 662 t. This rise was primarily driven by a significant expansion in domestic production, which grew from 13 789 t to 18 762 t. The production increase was supported by favorable climatic conditions in key growing regions such as Sonora and Jalisco, alongside sustained growth in fresh grape exports, particularly to the United States. However, the total market volume contracted in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted import supply chains.

A strong recovery followed in 2022, fueled by a record fresh grape harvest that was 19.5% larger than the previous year. This surge in raw grape supply directly boosted dried grape production. Rising international demand for Mexican grapes and higher prices further encouraged output. Concurrently, shifts in consumer preferences toward smaller, portion-controlled packaging for raisins began influencing retail presentation and market structure.

By 2023, the market volume exceeded pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating the resilience of domestic production and the importance of export markets. The cultivation of a more diverse range of grape varieties, including attention to types like Candy to meet consumer tastes, contributed to a more stable supply chain for dried grapes.

Production dried grapes in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico held the 11th position globally in dried grape production.

Top producers of dried grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried grapes, 2018-2021

Mexico's dried grape production grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 18 140 tonnes of dried grapes, marking a 7.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 31.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports dried grapes from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

Mexico's dried grape exports fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 424 tonnes of dried grapes, down 12.2% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 58.3%, resulting in an annualized decline of 25.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States was nearly the sole buyer of dried grapes from Mexico, accounting for 95.4% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Mexico's dried grape exports decreased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 424 thousand US dollars, a 62.3% drop from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value fell by 79.5%, equating to an annualized reduction of 41.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the United States dominated Mexico's dried grape exports in value terms, consistently making up 94.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried grapes to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

Mexico's dried grape imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 4 968 tonnes, a 42.7% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 57.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -24.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Chile and the United States accounted for the bulk of Mexico's dried grape imports in volume, while other markets played a minor role.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Mexico's dried grape imports dropped for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 7 867 thousand US dollars, down 56.9% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, import value decreased by 69.4%, with a CAGR of -32.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico's dried grape imports in value terms were highly concentrated, with Chile and the United States together representing 98.2% of total flows, and other partners contributing minimally.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2021