Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not further prepared dried vegetables in Mexico stood at 11 080 t in 2018, within a stable industry comprising around 270 businesses where five leaders accounted for 37% of estimated annual revenue. After growing to 12 639 t in 2019, consumption dropped sharply to 8 456 t in 2020 before rebounding to 12 676 t in 2021.

Despite a slight decline to 12 259 t in 2022, demand was underpinned by over 40% of urban households frequently using prepared foods containing dehydrated vegetables due to convenience and long shelf life, alongside health and wellness trends. The market further contracted to 11 312 t in 2023 as export activity increased, with states like Jalisco and Mexico State expanding overseas shipments. During this period, the industry continued adopting advanced drying technologies and diversifying into snack and ready‑to‑drink mix segments. Globally, the dehydrated vegetables market was valued at USD 39.17 billion in 2024, reflecting sustained urbanization and demand for convenient, healthy food options.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2018-2021

In 2021, Mexico produced 3,326 tons of not further prepared dried vegetables, marking a 7.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 16.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.8%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 14.0% reduction, while 2020 saw the largest increase at 5.5%.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a staggering 273-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Mexico's cross-border shipments of not further prepared dried vegetables stood at 317 tons, showing a sharp year-over-year drop of 91.6%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 3,763 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 25,195.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, exports in kind were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 97.9% of total flows.

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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest export value was registered in 2018, with the highest in 2020, reflecting a 285-fold gap. In 2021, deliveries of not further prepared dried vegetables from Mexico registered 4,498 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp reduction of 72.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 16,299 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 25,604.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, exports in value terms were heavily focused on the United States, which accounted for 98.1% 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 not further prepared dried vegetables to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Mexico's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables amounted to 9,667 tons, up by 12.3% compared with 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 35.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 6.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 29.7% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and China remained the principal sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 80.6% of total flows, with other partners each holding significantly smaller shares.

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

Mexico imported 32,520 thousand US dollars of not further prepared dried vegetables in 2021, up by 12.7% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 13.9% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and China remained the principal sources for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.6% of total flows, with other partners each holding significantly smaller shares.

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

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