Plums and sloes market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh plums and sloes in Mexico fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, peaking at 98,327 t in 2020. This sharp increase was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened consumer focus on fresh and healthy foods, boosting demand. After 2020, the market contracted, falling to 73,558 t by 2023, influenced by global supply chain disruptions and volatility in agricultural input prices, such as fertilizers, which raised production costs and affected availability.

Throughout the period, public and private initiatives aimed at boosting fruit production, including partnerships like Fortune Growers with the Mexican government, supported agricultural output. Consumer preferences simultaneously shifted towards organic and sustainably labeled produce, spurring investment in eco-friendly farming and the growth of online sales channels for fresh fruit, altering distribution patterns.

In more recent years, import patterns shifted with increased shipments from the United States, Chile, and Spain to states like Mexico City and Jalisco. Regulatory developments in labeling and traceability also shaped market access, while the broader organic fruit and vegetable segment expanded significantly, reflecting sustained health and sustainability trends.

Production plums and sloes in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Mexico was among the world's leading producers of plums and sloes from 2018 to 2021, ranking 21st globally by production volume.

Top producers of plums and sloes, 2018-2021

World map of production of plums and sloes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Mexico produced 84 182 tonnes of plums and sloes, reflecting a modest 6.9% reduction compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 72 902 tonnes, while it peaked in 2020 at 90 438 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 13.7% drop, and the largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a 24.1% rise.

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

Exports plums and sloes from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

Plums and sloes exports from Mexico declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 13 tonnes, marking a 54.2% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 82.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 44.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belize and the United States were the primary destinations for Mexico's exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% 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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports reached their maximum value in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2021, with a 6.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, plums and sloes exports from Mexico totaled 17 thousand US dollars, showing an abrupt decline of 60.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 66.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 17.4% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of exports in value terms was dominated by Belize and the United States, with a combined share of 100.0% 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 plums and sloes to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of plums and sloes to Mexico declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Mexico imported 6 807 tonnes of plums and sloes, representing a solid 14.0% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.3%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 374 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 23.7% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 37.6% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Chile remained the principal sources for Mexico's imports in kind, jointly accounting for 86.0% of total import flows. Other trading partners each held 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

Plums and sloes imports to Mexico declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value totaled 10 995 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.1% decline compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 14 481 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 14.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 3.9% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Chile remained the principal sources for Mexico's imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.7% of total import flows. Other partners each held 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