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Pork market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Mexico's pork market volume began the period at 1 864 thousand tonnes in 2018. The industry operated with a domestic self-sufficiency rate around 58%, constrained by infrastructural deficits and sanitary challenges, which sustained reliance on imported grains and pork. Market volume grew to 1 952 thousand tonnes in 2019 before declining to 1 850 thousand tonnes in 2020.

A pronounced expansion started in 2021, with market volume surging 28.6% to 2 379 thousand tonnes, driven by a sharp rise in imports to 917 thousand tonnes. This import-led growth was reinforced in 2022 by the existing tariff-rate quota system for fresh, chilled, and frozen pork, which facilitated inflows from the United States—the source of 89.2% of imports. Imports climbed to 1 197 thousand tonnes, helping lift total market volume to 2 733 thousand tonnes. Underpinning this growth was a strong consumer preference for fresh or chilled meat. The market continued to grow, reaching 2 833 thousand tonnes in 2023.

While domestic production increased steadily from 1 503 to 1 769 thousand tonnes between 2018 and 2023, export flows fluctuated. Shipments peaked at 321 thousand tonnes in 2020, supported by strong demand from Japan, but later moderated as China emerged as a key destination for frozen cuts like legs and shoulders.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico ranked 13th globally in pork production volume.

Top producers of pork, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Mexico's pork production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 693 thousand tons of pork, marking a modest 2.5% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 12.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	3.2%	2.5%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Mexico's pork export volume declined. In 2021, exports totaled 231.2 thousand tons, reflecting a sharp year-over-year drop of 28.1%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 18.1%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 5.7%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 321.4 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 35.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.1%	35.6%	(28.1%)	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan and China were the dominant markets for Mexico's pork exports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 84.6% of total flows, while other countries made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Mexico's pork exports in value terms declined. In 2021, exports reached 906 million US dollars, showing only a slight fluctuation compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 71.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 910 million US dollars, when the largest annual increase of 31.4% occurred.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.3%	31.4%	(0.4%)	19.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan and China served as the primary destinations for Mexico's pork exports in value terms, together representing 83.9% of total flows, with other markets accounting for the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The highest volume was reached in 2021, while the lowest occurred in 2020, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.8 times. In 2021, Mexico imported 917.0 thousand tons of pork, a substantial 76.6% increase year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 519.2 thousand tons, when the largest annual decline of 11.9% took place.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	(11.9%)	76.6%	18.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States and Canada were the key sources for Mexico's pork imports in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Mexico imported 1 707 million US dollars worth of pork in 2021, representing a 25.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 29.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%. The largest annual decline of 11.7% was recorded in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.5%	(11.7%)	25.9%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Canada formed a highly concentrated pair of markets for Mexico's pork imports in value terms, together representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io