Frozen vegetables market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Mexico's frozen vegetables market volume showed considerable variation, starting at 105 thousand tons in 2018, peaking at 113 thousand tons in 2019, then falling to 70 thousand tons in 2020 before recovering to 84 thousand tons by 2023. The sector has long been export-oriented, with major transnational players like JR Simplot leading industrial processing. Early in the period, domestic consumption was noted as growing, albeit from a low base.

Technological improvements in agriculture and cold chains, along with international quality certifications such as USDA Organic and HACCP, strengthened the industry's export capability and product trust. By 2022-2023, changing consumer preferences toward convenient, healthy, and diet-specific frozen foods—including organic, vegan, and non-GMO options—supported a rebound in domestic market volume. Export activities remained concentrated in key producing states like Guanajuato, Michoacán, and Baja California.

Production frozen vegetables in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

On a global scale, Mexico ranked as the 8th largest producer of frozen vegetables from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2018-2021

In 2021, Mexico produced 387.1 thousand tons of frozen vegetables, representing a slight decline of 2.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 372.2 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 21.1%, while the largest increase was observed in 2020, rising by 6.7%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Mexico's frozen vegetables production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 557.6 million US dollars, marking a 19.8% year-over-year growth. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 453.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 15.5%.

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

Exports frozen vegetables from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Mexico's frozen vegetables exports totaled 328.7 thousand tons, down by 8.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 18.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 295.8 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 26.3%, while the largest increase was observed in 2020, rising by 21.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Mexico's frozen vegetables exports in kind, accounting for 98.7% of the total share.

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, M $ US

Mexico's frozen vegetables exports increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 473.5 million US dollars, reflecting a robust increase of 12.6% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 360.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 21.1%, while the largest increase was observed in 2020, rising by 16.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States served as the primary outlet for Mexico's frozen vegetables exports in value terms, consistently absorbing 98.7% of the total exports.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

Mexico's frozen vegetables imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Mexico imported approximately 22.4 thousand tons of frozen vegetables, indicating a dramatic decline of 29.4% over the past year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 35.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 36.3 thousand tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 4.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States played a leading role in Mexico's frozen vegetables imports in kind, accounting for 75.7% of total flows, with the remainder distributed across other partners.

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, M $ US

Mexico's frozen vegetables imports declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Mexico imported 34.8 million US dollars of frozen vegetables, marking a robust decrease of 14.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 22.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 45.0 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 0.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the dominant supplier of frozen vegetables to Mexico in value terms, accounting for 74.9% of total imports, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

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