Sucrose in solid form market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sucrose in solid form in Mexico contracted from 5.4 million tonnes in 2018 to 4.6 million tonnes in 2020, then recovered to 5.1 million tonnes in 2022 before edging down to 5.0 million tonnes in 2023. The decline in domestic production through 2021 was partly offset by lower export volumes, which helped maintain domestic availability.

By 2022, Mexico had strengthened its position in the global sucrose trade, with notable comparative advantages in the states of Veracruz and Mexico City supporting domestic production growth. Worldwide competition from major exporters such as Brazil, India, and Thailand continued to influence market dynamics.

In 2025, international sales of Mexican chemically pure sucrose reached US$112 million, with exports remaining geographically concentrated. Global competitive factors remained relevant, and no specific regulatory changes for the product were reported during the year.

Production sucrose in solid form in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico ranked as the world's 8th largest producer of solid sucrose.

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2018-2021

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2018-2021

Mexico's solid sucrose production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 5 089 thousand tonnes, showing a slight contraction of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.3%.

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

Exports sucrose in solid form from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

After rising for two years, Mexico's solid sucrose export volume declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 221.8 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp drop of 67.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 52.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 683.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 37.4%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States remained the nearly exclusive buyer of Mexico's solid sucrose, accounting for 91.9% of total export volume.

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, Mexico exported 159.4 million US dollars worth of solid sucrose, reflecting a decrease of 46.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 300.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 52.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, solid sucrose from Mexico was primarily shipped to the United States, which absorbed 92.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports sucrose in solid form to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during these years. From a low in 2021 to a high in 2018, imports varied by a factor of 3.4. In 2021, Mexico imported 27.4 thousand tonnes of solid sucrose, marking a steep decline of 69.6% from 2020. The largest annual increase occurred in 2020 at 38.4%.

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

During 2018-2021, the United States and Guatemala remained the key sources for Mexico's solid sucrose imports, jointly accounting for 81.4% of total import volume, while other partners contributed much smaller individual 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, M $ US

In 2021, Mexico's cross-border shipments of solid sucrose stood at 18.6 million US dollars, which is 61.3% less than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 63%, with a compound annual growth rate of -28.2%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2020 at 53.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Guatemala remained the main sources for Mexico's solid sucrose imports in value terms, jointly representing 82.3% of total import flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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