Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market for rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and their fractions in Mexico experienced shifts driven by regulatory updates and external shocks. The introduction of Norma Mexicana NMX-F-475-SCFI-2017 for pure edible canola oil in 2018 established new technical specifications, replacing the previous standard and helping to standardize product quality on the market. However, by 2019, market volume had declined to 556 thousand tons while production fell to 538 thousand tons. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reduced consumption in restaurants and households, impacting supply chains, yet market volume edged up to 569 thousand tons supported by higher imports. The pandemic's influence continued into 2021, with changes in consumer preferences toward healthier oils like olive and avocado oil, shifting demand away from traditional oils. Despite this, market volume grew to 646 thousand tons, largely due to imports reaching 110 thousand tons.

In 2022, the market faced a sharp rise in international prices for vegetable oil raw materials due to adverse climate events, including droughts in Canada and Brazil, and export restrictions from Indonesia. This led to a steep drop in production to 458 thousand tons and market volume to 555 thousand tons. Simultaneously, modifications to labeling and advertising regulations for food products, harmonized with NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010, began phased implementation, affecting packaging information. By 2023, production recovered to 549 thousand tons and market volume expanded to 691 thousand tons. For 2024 and 2025, global factors such as crop recoveries in South America and lower European rapeseed output due to weather conditions continued to influence prices and availability. Additionally, Spain's approval of Real Decreto 351/2025, setting new quality and labeling standards for edible vegetable oils, may indirectly affect the Mexican market through trade channels.

Production rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Mexico ranked as the 12th largest producer of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2018-2021

World map of production of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2018-2021

Following a two-year decline, Mexico's production of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions rebounded. In 2021, the country produced 537.0 thousand tons, marking a slight increase of 1.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 5.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 528.9 thousand tons, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 5.1% decrease.

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

Exports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Mexico exported 0.3 thousand tons of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions, reflecting a sharp year-over-year increase of 661.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Belize were the primary buyers of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions from Mexico, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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, M $ US

In 2021, the value of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions exported from Mexico reached 0.6 million US dollars, representing a significant rise of 1 349.3% compared to the previous year.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States was the leading partner for Mexico's exports in value terms, making up 93.5% 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 rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 18.8 thousand tons, while the highest occurred in 2021, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.8 times. In 2021, Mexico's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions totaled 109.6 thousand tons, showing a substantial year-over-year increase of 171.3%. The largest decline was observed in 2019 with a 74.4% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Canada and the United States were the dominant sources for Mexico's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions in volume terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import values fluctuated significantly, with the lowest point in 2019 at 18.5 million US dollars and the highest in 2021, showing an 8.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Mexico's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions amounted to 150.4 million US dollars, indicating a sharp increase of 251.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 76.6% decrease.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Canada and the United States remained the key markets for Mexico's imports in value terms, together representing 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