Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Mexico contracted from 103.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 83.2 thousand tons in 2020. This decline was primarily driven by shifts in global supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic, which encouraged local roasting in producing countries and increased Mexico's exports of green coffee, reducing domestic availability.

A sharp recovery followed, with market volume jumping to 117.2 thousand tons in 2021 and reaching 134.4 thousand tons by 2023. This growth was fueled by sustained expansion in domestic consumption of roasted and ground coffee, a deepening coffee culture among Mexican consumers, and regulatory support from the new Coffee Farming Law (Ley de Cafeticultura) that improved market transparency. The entry of major players like Starbucks with new single-origin products further diversified demand for high-quality green coffee.

In the subsequent years, the market continued to evolve under stricter labeling norms such as NOM-255-SE-2022 for decaffeinated coffee and ongoing global supply chain pressures. Consumer sophistication increased, with a preference for specialty and innovative coffee products, while logistics disruptions and environmental regulations in key markets influenced trade flows and prices.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico ranked as the 13th largest global producer of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee.

Top producers of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2018-2021

World map of production of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2018-2021

Mexico's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee declined after two years of growth. In 2021, the country produced 174.3 thousand tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 0.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 10.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.3%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 175.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 5.9% also occurring that year.

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

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

Mexico's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee fell after two years of gains. In 2021, exports totaled 69.6 thousand tonnes, a sharp drop of 33.9% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 105.2 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase of 32.0% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, Germany, and Spain were the top three markets for Mexico's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports, collectively accounting for 83.5% of total export volumes.

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

Mexico's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 254.8 million US dollars, up 3.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 19.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 196.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest annual decline of 7.7%. In contrast, the largest annual increase of 25.5% was recorded in 2020.

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

During 2018-2021, the United States, Germany, and Spain were the primary destinations for Mexico's unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 68.8% of export value, Germany for 8.7%, and Spain for 5.6%, together making up 83.1% 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 unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Mexico

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee into Mexico showed an unstable trend from 2018 to 2021. The lowest point was in 2018, followed by a peak in 2019, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports were approximately 12.4 thousand tonnes, down 3.1% from 2020. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 17.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 72.9%. The largest annual decline of 26.9% occurred in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil and Vietnam dominated Mexico's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in volume terms, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

Mexico's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, import value stood at 25.1 million US dollars, a steep fall of 34.3% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.6%, averaging an annual decline of 6.6%. The highest value was in 2019 at 46.8 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 52.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia were the top three sources for Mexico's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in value terms, together accounting for 88.0% 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