Mexico
U.S. Trade with Mexico in 2023
Export Market Rank
#3 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$28.38 Billion
3-Year Average
$27.43 Billion
Compound Average Growth
3.8% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Mexico in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $5.39 Billion | 18.62 Million | $3.32 Billion | 139% |
| Soybeans | $2.79 Billion | 4.77 Million | $2.09 Billion | 54% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $2.35 Billion | 1.1 Million | $1.55 Billion | 51% |
| Dairy Products | $2.32 Billion | 720,768 | $1.62 Billion | 42% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $1.26 Billion | 878,210 | $1.1 Billion | -1% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.19 Billion | 210,521 | $1.04 Billion | 2% |
| Wheat | $1.08 Billion | 3.1 Million | $918.09 Million | 26% |
| Sugar | $921.34 Million | 1.52 Million | $654.56 Million | 46% |
| Food Preparations | $909.34 Million | 170,747 | $634.83 Million | 79% |
| Soybean Meal | $824.1 Million | 1.6 Million | $752.72 Million | -3% |
Resources
Exporting
- Exporter Guide (2024)
- Exporting to Mexico - Managing Issues at the Border
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report
- Food Processing Ingredients
- Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional
- Retail Foods
Data and Analysis
Post forecasts production for marketing year (MY) 2024/25 at 0.89 million 480-lb bales, a similar level as in MY 2023/24. The planting area is expected to decrease due to farmers switching to more profitable crops, drought conditions, and limited access to water from dams.
In terms of total volume, Mexico´s marketing year (MY) 2024/25 total deciduous fruit production is forecast nearly unchanged, with a small decline in pear production mostly offset by minor growth in apple and table grape production.
This document provides an overview of major Mexican agricultural and food-product laws and regulations, as well as related import standards and regulations.
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 454,090 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico - 364,792 MT is for delivery during MY 2024/2025 and 89,298 MT is for delivery during MY 2025/2026.
Private exporters reported the following sales activities for MY 2024/2025: 30,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to India, 261,264 MT of soybeans for delivery to Mexico, 135,000 MT of soybean cake and meal for delivery to the Philippines.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 401,357 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico and 290,820 MT of corn received in the reporting period for delivery to unknown destinations.