Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mustard powder and prepared mustard in Latin America and the Caribbean grew from 12,873 t in 2018 to 13,336 t in 2019, before contracting to 11,236 t in 2020.

A sharp rebound occurred in 2021, with market volume jumping to 17,123 t. This surge was driven by increased demand for organic mustard and the wider adoption of mustard seed derivatives for food preservation across more than 250 manufacturing facilities. The market then softened, declining to 15,420 t in 2022 and 14,464 t in 2023. During this period, the Argentine fast-food chain Mostaza invested $20 million and expanded to 180 outlets, highlighting mustard's growing role in the foodservice sector amidst continued product diversification.

For 2024, the market continued to be influenced by retail sector expansion, strong consumer preference for spicy and flavorful condiments, the adoption of sustainable farming practices, and ongoing product innovation.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Latin America and the Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

Production of mustard powder and prepared mustard in Latin America and the Caribbean has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 311 tonnes, marking an 18.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 43.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of mustard powder and prepared mustard production in Latin America and the Caribbean fell. In 2020, output was valued at 4 368 thousand US dollars, a significant decrease of 13.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 3.1%, translating to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 060 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard from Latin America and the Caribbean reached 3 951 tonnes, a 46.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 53.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.5%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the primary destination for exports in kind of mustard powder and prepared mustard from Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 0.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of mustard powder and prepared mustard exports from Latin America and the Caribbean has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 7 466 thousand US dollars, up 6.1% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 10.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the key buyer of mustard powder and prepared mustard from Latin America and the Caribbean, representing 1.1% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Imports mustard powder and prepared mustard to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard into Latin America and the Caribbean declined. In 2020, imports totaled 12 875 tonnes, a modest decrease of 8.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 3.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 096 tonnes, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Canada, and France accounted for the largest share of imports in kind, with 45.6%, 9.0%, and 7.1% respectively, totaling 61.8% of all flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard into Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 29 871 thousand US dollars, a slight decrease of 4.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 7.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%. The highest value was in 2018 at 32 680 thousand US dollars, the largest decline was in 2019 at 4.6%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, France, and Canada were the main sources of imports in value terms for mustard powder and prepared mustard to Latin America and the Caribbean, with shares of 50.5%, 10.5%, and 10.1% respectively, combining for 71.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020