Mexico: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican apple market contracted to $X in 2021, dropping by -13.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Mexico

In value terms, apple production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 142% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apples in Mexico reduced to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -10.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple yield decreased by -21.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Mexico contracted to X ha in 2021, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from Mexico

Apple exports from Mexico surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 543% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 629% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a modest increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belize (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belize stood at +2.8%.

In value terms, Belize ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for apples exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belize totaled +2.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 64% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belize.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +3.0% per year.

Apple Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, the amount of apples imported into Mexico fell sharply to X tons, which is down by -28.4% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main apple supplier to Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -4.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Mexico.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -3.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +0.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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