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Milk and cream market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Mexican milk and cream market volume expanded consistently from 12.99 million t to 14.46 million t. This growth was initially supported by increased adoption of technological innovations in production by major players and shifting consumer preferences towards healthier dairy options.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered supply chains and consumption patterns, boosting demand for staple foods like milk. Concurrently, investments in new production capacity, such as the announced dairy center in Yucatán, aimed to strengthen regional output and support the market.

In the following years, market growth continued due to population increase, the expansion of retail channels, and rising demand for condensed milk in the bakery industry. Manufacturers further introduced new flavors and sustainable packaging to attract health-conscious consumers, sustaining the upward trend.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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 milk and cream in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico ranked 9th globally in milk and cream production.

Top producers of milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Mexico's milk and cream production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 13 914 K t, marking a slight uptick of 2.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	2.3%	2.4%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk and cream from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2021 at 58 t, after peaking in 2020 at 5 765 t, representing a dramatic 99.0% decline year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a surge of 3 584.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.7%)	3 584.3%	(99.0%)	(74.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States nearly defined the entire geographical structure of Mexico's milk and cream exports in kind, accounting for 96.8% 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 market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2021 at 96 K $ US, following a peak in 2018, with a 73-fold variation between these extremes. This represented an intense decline of 97.6% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 908.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.3%)	908.4%	(97.6%)	(76.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, 98.1% of Mexico's milk and cream exports in value terms were directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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 milk and cream to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 725 t, before reaching a maximum in 2020 at 28 720 t—a fluctuation of 40 times. In 2021, Mexico imported 12 403 t, down by 56.8% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 64.2%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 3 863.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(64.2%)	3 863.6%	(56.8%)	83.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the United States dominated the country structure of Mexico's milk and cream imports in kind, with a share of 99.7% of total flows.

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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports dropped to a minimum in 2019 at 1 487 K $ US, then peaked in 2020 at 19 118 K $ US, showing a 12.9-fold variation. In 2021, imports totaled 7 966 K $ US, down by 58.3% versus the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 76.1%, and the largest increase in 2020 at 1 186.0%.

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