Mexico: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican green bean market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -17.1% against 2020 indices. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in Mexico

In value terms, green bean production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in Mexico shrank modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3.8%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of green beans in Mexico totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 9.6%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the green bean harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, the amount of green beans exported from Mexico rose significantly to X tons, increasing by 5.4% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, green bean exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Mexico, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +4.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Mexico, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -11.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 66%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+0.2%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, overseas purchases of green beans decreased by -96.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 356%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 265%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main green bean supplier to Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -23.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -20.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 62% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean import price increased by +117.0% against 2018 indices. 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 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +3.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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