Earlier Report Observations
Mexican fresh olive production expanded from 15 107 tons in 2018 to 32 323 tons by 2021. This strong growth was supported by export demand for green Spanish-style olives in the North American market and the introduction of new oil varieties like Arbequina and Frantoio in states such as Sonora and Tamaulipas. Rising domestic consumer preference for fresh and healthy foods also contributed to higher demand during these years.
Output declined to 21 520 tons in 2022, likely affected by climatic challenges such as drought and alternate bearing that reduce olive yields, before partially recovering to 23 653 tons in 2023. The period also saw the implementation of Mexico's front‑of‑package labeling standard NOM‑051, which required warning seals on foods high in sodium, sugars or saturated fats, influencing product formulation and consumer awareness for processed olive products.
By 2024, production was estimated around 29 592 tons, with key growing states including Baja California, Tamaulipas, Hidalgo and Zacatecas. Drought and labor shortages continued to affect harvest timing and fruit quality. Looking forward, new Spanish food‑quality regulations scheduled for March 2026 will require more detailed labeling for stuffed olives, which may affect Mexican exports that must meet these transparency standards.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Mexico
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Mexico
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6. Trade balance
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6.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. In kind, kg
- 6.1.2. In value, $ US
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6.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. In kind, kg
- 6.2.2. In value, $ US
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6.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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7. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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7.1. Direct Data
- 7.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 7.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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7.2. Mirror Data
- 7.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 7.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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7.1. Direct Data
Production olives in Mexico
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Mexico was among the world's leading olive producers from 2017 to 2020, ranking 28th globally by production volume.
Top producers of olives, 2017-2020
World map of production of olives, 2017-2020
Mexico's olive production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 26 762 tonnes of olives, marking a 5.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production surged by 107.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.6%.
Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 17.3% | 68.3% | 5.3% | 27.6% |
Exports olives from Mexico
Market research indicates that Mexico did not export any olives from 2017 to 2020.
Imports olives to Mexico
Market research reveals that Mexico did not import any olives from 2017 to 2020.
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