Grapes market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

The Mexican grape market experienced relative stability in volume from 2018 to 2020, with market size hovering around 420 thousand tons. The enactment of the Viticulture Promotion Law in May 2018 aimed to double grape cultivation area, supporting production growth. However, increased exports to the United States, which absorbed 99% of Mexico's fresh grape shipments, kept domestic availability steady. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted export channels due to border closures and reduced U.S. demand, leading to a slight rise in domestic market volume as fewer grapes were shipped abroad.

In 2021, a sharp drop in exports to only 27 thousand tons dramatically expanded the domestic market to 485 thousand tons, driven by continued challenges in U.S. demand and international competition. The introduction of new varieties like Sweet Globe and Sweet Celebrations began influencing seasonal dynamics. The following year, unfavorable weather conditions delayed the harvest and reduced production, but growing imports and heightened domestic consumption, partly due to lower export volumes, cushioned the market size decline to 447 thousand tons. By 2023, exports rebounded strongly to over 226 thousand tons, pulling the market volume down to 259 thousand tons as grapes flowed out of the country.

In subsequent years, industry efforts focused on boosting the domestic market share, with plans to increase local consumption from 29% to 40-45%. Regulatory advancements in securities market reform aimed to improve financing access for agricultural businesses. Internationally, Mexico joined Peru and Chile to launch the Global Grape Group in 2025, targeting sustainable growth in global table grape consumption amid oversupply challenges.

Production grapes in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Mexico ranked 26th globally in grape production between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of grapes, 2018-2021

Grape production in Mexico fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 434.0 thousand tons of grapes, a 4.3% drop from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 472.7 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.8%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Mexico's grape output was valued at 858 million US dollars, marking a significant 14.3% decline from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 13.4%, averaging a 4.7% annual reduction. The peak value occurred in 2020 at 1 002 million US dollars, with the largest yearly increase of 2.8% also recorded that year.

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

Exports grapes from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

The export market showed an unstable pattern during this period. In 2021, Mexico exported 27.0 thousand tons of grapes, a sharp 78.5% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 142.0 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest annual growth of 65.3%. Overall, exports varied significantly, dropping 5.3 times from the 2019 peak to the 2021 low.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico's grape exports in volume were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 96.9% of total shipments.

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

The market displayed considerable volatility in these years. In 2021, Mexico's grape exports were valued at 53.4 million US dollars, reflecting an abrupt 80.8% drop from 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 292.8 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 48.0% also occurring that year. Exports fluctuated widely, with a 5.5-fold difference between the 2019 peak and the 2021 trough.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico's grape exports in value terms were almost entirely focused on the United States, which held a 96.7% share 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 grapes to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

After rising for two years, grape imports into Mexico declined. In 2021, the country imported approximately 78.3 thousand tons of grapes, a 16.3% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 4.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The peak import volume was in 2020 at 93.5 thousand tons, while the largest annual increase of 17.5% was recorded in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States and Chile were the main suppliers of grapes to Mexico, together representing 83.3% of total import volume, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

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

Following a two-year increase, Mexico's grape import value fell. In 2021, imports totaled 153.2 million US dollars, indicating a 27.9% drop from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value decreased by 15.7%, averaging a 5.5% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 212.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 8.9% also occurring that year.

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

During 2018-2021, the United States and Chile dominated Mexico's grape imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.6% of total flows, while other markets made up the rest.

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

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