Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

Groundnut production in Mexico fluctuated during the period, with a notable drop in 2019 to 81.4 thousand tons followed by a recovery to over 100 thousand tons in 2020-2021. This volatility was influenced by the crop's role as an alternative in drought-prone regions, where climatic conditions such as the Canícula dry spell affected output. Institutional promotion by INIFAP and the Ministry of Agriculture highlighted the crop's economic and nutritional importance, supporting production stability. After a dip to 86.2 thousand tons in 2022, output rose again to 91.2 thousand tons in 2023.

The market volume for unroasted groundnuts, driven largely by imports, contracted from 196.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 172.8 thousand tons in 2022. However, in 2023 it surged to 258.6 thousand tons, a jump of nearly 50% from the previous year. This sharp increase was fueled by a rise in imports to 167.8 thousand tons, which more than doubled from 2022. The growth aligned with shifting consumer preferences toward healthier indulgent snacks, boosted by online commerce and demand for better nutritional profiles.

Consumer trends evolved toward premium and innovative products. By 2024, coated peanuts and snacks with exotic flavors gained popularity, driving innovation with sea salt, roasted spices, and cold-pressed oils. In 2025, studies by the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) emphasized clear labeling and vacuum-packed freshness, reflecting a demand for trustworthy, high-quality groundnuts. These factors underscored a broader shift in consumption patterns toward health-conscious and reliable snack options.

Production not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2018-2021

World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2018-2021

Mexico's production of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Mexico produced 102.8 thousand tons of these groundnuts, marking a slight rise of 1.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 81.4 thousand tons. That year also saw the largest decline of 10.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a jump of 24.4%.

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

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Mexico exported 0.0 thousand tons of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts, showing negligible change from 2020. Between 2019 and 2021, exports plummeted by 99.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 80.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States completely dominated Mexico's export structure for unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total exports.

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 exports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in value terms remained virtually unchanged in 2021 at 0.0 million US dollars compared to 2020. Over the period from 2019 to 2021, exports fell by 99.1%, with an average annual decline of 79.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the export market in value terms was highly concentrated, with the United States alone responsible for 100.0% of 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 not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

Mexico's imports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 76.8 thousand tons, representing a significant decrease of 19.2% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports dropped by 27.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.1%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, the geographical pattern of imports in volume terms was characterized by the strong dominance of the United States, which held an 85.4% share of total flows, while other partners accounted for relatively minor portions.

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 imports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Mexico imported 92.8 million US dollars worth of these groundnuts, amounting to a 36.1% drop compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 38.5%, with an average annual decline of 14.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 154.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States remained the primary source for imports in value terms, capturing 84.0% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

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