Figs market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Mexican fig market expanded rapidly from 7 218 tonnes to 11 025 tonnes. This surge was primarily driven by rising domestic and international demand, particularly from the United States and Europe, which encouraged cultivation expansion into states like Morelos, Baja California Sur, Veracruz, Puebla, and Hidalgo. Additionally, the adoption of protected production systems and the use of bioregulators such as thiamine and AG3 to advance ripening and improve yields directly contributed to higher output.

After peaking in 2020, the market underwent a consolidation phase, dipping to 10 227 tonnes in 2021 and stabilizing around 10 165 tonnes in 2022, before recovering to 10 867 tonnes in 2023. Throughout this period, exports to the United States remained a key pillar, supported by logistical and packaging upgrades that facilitated shipments from major producing states like Michoacán, Jalisco, and Sinaloa. The underlying growth trajectory was reinforced by global trends toward healthier snacks and technological advances in dried‑fig processing, which kept international demand buoyant.

Production figs in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Mexico ranked 21st globally in fig production between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of figs, 2018-2021

World map of production of figs, 2018-2021

Mexico's fig production volume declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2021, the country produced 11 896 tonnes of figs, marking a slight contraction of 0.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 54.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.6%. The peak production was recorded in 2020 at 12 010 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 26.9% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Mexico's fig production value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 56 643 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest rise of 6.7% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 65.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports figs from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Mexico's fig exports reached 1 669 tonnes, representing a gain of 23.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 28.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 8.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Canada together accounted for 94.8% of Mexico's total fig exports in volume, while the remaining flows were thinly spread across other markets.

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

In 2021, Mexico's fig export value amounted to 7 946 thousand US dollars, up by 33.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, export value increased by 37.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 11.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, when exports dropped by 6.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States and Canada together captured 94.8% of Mexico's total fig export value, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant portion of the market.

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

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

Imports figs to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Mexico's fig imports reached 365 tonnes, reflecting a robust rise of 17.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 55%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 310 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 61.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States effectively monopolized Mexico's fig imports in volume, accounting for 99.3% of total flows.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The highest import value was recorded in 2018, while the lowest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3 times. In 2020, Mexico's fig imports amounted to 1 685 thousand US dollars, up by 19.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 406 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 67.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico's fig import value was highly concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 99.4% of total flows.

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

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