Oranges market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

The Mexican orange market volume held steady at around 4.72 million tons in 2018 and 2019. This stability occurred within a market structure characterized by production concentrated in the states of Veracruz, Tamaulipas, and San Luis Potosí, and where a long-term increase in average crop yield had supported production growth. The presence of numerous intermediaries in the marketing chain continued to exert downward pressure on prices received by growers during this period.

Market volume contracted to 4.56 million tons by 2021. This decline coincided with the market's inherent preference for fresh fruit consumption, which limited offtake for industrial processing. Simultaneously, unexpected adverse climatic conditions and broader social factors introduced volatility and negatively affected supply, contributing to lower production volumes.

A rebound followed, with the market expanding to 4.91 million tons in 2023. Although drought and pests posed challenges in some Mexican growing regions, a significant reduction in the Florida orange harvest due to hurricanes boosted regional demand for Mexican fruit. Domestic production increased by 2% in 2023, fueled specifically by stronger demand for orange juice, a trend further supported by growing health consciousness and new product development focusing on natural ingredients.

Production oranges in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico ranked as the world's third-largest producer of oranges.

Top producers of oranges, 2018-2021

World map of production of oranges, 2018-2021

Mexico's orange production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4,595 thousand tonnes of oranges, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 1.9%, while 2019 saw no change in production levels.

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

Exports oranges from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 2.7-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the high in 2021. In 2021, Mexico's orange export volume reached 70,866 tonnes, marking a substantial increase of 173.3% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 25,931 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 16.0%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States was the primary export partner for oranges, accounting for 98.8% of total export 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

Mexico's orange exports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value amounted to 29,003 thousand US dollars, representing a significant uptick of 20.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 6.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 22,594 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 16.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States dominated Mexico's export structure in value terms, holding a 98.4% share of total export 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 oranges to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Mexico's orange import volume totaled 32,100 tonnes, showing a steep advance of 93.7% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 9.8%.

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

Over 2018-2021, the United States served as the main source for Mexico's orange imports, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total import volumes.

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's orange imports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 18,752 thousand US dollars worth of oranges, indicating a significant advance of 21.0% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 53.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States played a dominant role in Mexico's import structure in value terms, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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