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Primary sugar crops market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for primary sugar crops in Mexico increased from 56 842 thousand tons in 2018 to 59 334 thousand tons in 2019. Industry discussions during this period highlighted the need for product diversification and improved management to enhance the competitiveness of the sugar agroindustry. However, the market contracted sharply to 53 838 thousand tons in 2020.

A gradual recovery followed, with volume reaching 55 248 thousand tons in 2021 and 55 557 thousand tons in 2022. By 2023, the market stabilized at 55 590 thousand tons. Production challenges reported that year, including a reduction in cane cutters and climate-related risks, constrained output growth and contributed to the plateau.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production primary sugar crops in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico held the 7th position globally in the production of primary sugar crops.

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Mexico produced 55 248 K t of primary sugar crops, marking a modest increase of 2.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 53 842 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 59 335 K t. The most significant drop was observed in 2020, falling by 9.3%, whereas the largest rise was in 2019, up by 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(9.3%)	2.6%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

Mexico's exports of primary sugar crops grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 4 463 t, which represents a substantial 487.2% increase from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports surged by 1089.9%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 128.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	102.6%	487.2%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States served as the primary and nearly exclusive market for Mexico's exports of primary sugar crops in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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, K $ US

Mexico's export value of primary sugar crops continued to rise for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 937.1 K $ US, showing a sharp year-over-year increase of 26.0%. Over the 2018-2020 period, export value grew by 121.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 30.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.5%	26.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the United States overwhelmingly dominated as the buyer of primary sugar crops from Mexico, capturing 100.0% of total export value.

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 primary sugar crops to Mexico

According to marketing research data, Mexico did not import any primary sugar crops from 2018 to 2021.

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