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Feldspar market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Mexican feldspar market expanded significantly from 210 thousand tons in 2018 to 377 thousand tons in 2022. A major surge of nearly 100 thousand tons occurred in 2019, followed by a slight market contraction in 2020 before volumes climbed to new highs in 2021 and 2022.

Domestic consumption was consistently anchored by the glass and ceramics industries, which together accounted for the entirety of local demand. Mexico maintained its position as a leading producer in Latin America, with the state of Puebla being the primary production center throughout the period.

International sales activity increased alongside the rising production. Exports, led notably by the state of Nuevo León, grew substantially, with the United States emerging as the key destination for Mexican feldspar by the middle of the decade.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production feldspar in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

On a global scale, Mexico ranked as the 17th largest producer of feldspar between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of feldspar, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of feldspar, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Mexico's feldspar production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 372.1 thousand tons of feldspar, marking a significant 17.0% rise from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 77.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 21.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.0%	4.6%	17.0%	21.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports feldspar from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2019, with exports of 122 tons, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 14 361 tons—a 117-fold difference. In 2020, exports surged by 11 647.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 88.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.8%)	11 647.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, virtually all of Mexico's feldspar exports in volume terms went to the United States, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was in 2019 at 13 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2020 at 1 393 thousand US dollars—a 109-fold shift. In 2020, exports increased abruptly by 10 800.3% from the year before. The largest decline was in 2019, at 88.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.9%)	10 800.3%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States served as the primary destination for Mexico's feldspar exports, consistently absorbing 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports feldspar to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 5 831 tons and fell to their lowest point in 2021 at 1 110 tons—a gap of 5.3 times. In 2021, imports decreased abruptly by 60.9% compared to 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 245.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	245.2%	(51.4%)	(60.9%)	(13.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—the United States, Spain, and India—together accounted for 96.3% of Mexico's total feldspar imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The low point was in 2018, while the high was in 2019 at 522 thousand US dollars—a 3.3-fold variation. In 2021, imports registered 355 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust rise of 11.2% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 38.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 232.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	232.7%	(38.9%)	11.2%	31.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States and Spain jointly absorbed 81.4% of Mexico's total feldspar imports in value terms, with the remainder distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io