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Mexico: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican areca nut market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with a decrease of 99.9%. Areca nut consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Areca Nut Production in Mexico

In value terms, areca nut production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. Areca nut production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of areca nuts in Mexico stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The areca nut harvested area in Mexico amounted to less than X ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, exports of areca nuts from Mexico stood at X tons, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, areca nut exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average areca nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2020 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to 0.0% per year.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports into Mexico

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of areca nuts decreased by -6.4% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 503% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, areca nut imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 627%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X kg) was the main areca nut supplier to Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to +20.7%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of areca nuts to Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled +34.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average areca nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 217% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to +11.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for areca nuts in the world?

India constituted the country with the largest volume of areca nut consumption, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Bangladesh, threefold. Myanmar ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.8% share.

What are the largest producers of areca nuts in the world?

The country with the largest volume of areca nut production was India, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of areca nuts to Mexico?

In value terms, Thailand constituted the largest supplier of areca nut to Mexico.

What is the average import price for areca nuts in Mexico?

The average areca nut import price stood at $8,693 per ton in 2020, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the areca nut market in Mexico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 226 - Areca nuts

Country coverage:

Mexico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024