Mexico: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Mexico

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Mexican other cereals market, when its value decreased by -4.9% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Production in Mexico

In value terms, other cereals production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 289% against the previous year. Other cereals production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of other cerealses in Mexico fell to X tons per ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Overall, the yield indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals yield increased by +15.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 119%. The other cereals yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of other cerealses were harvested in Mexico; with a decrease of -2.6% compared with 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the other cereals harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, overseas shipments of other cerealses decreased by -56.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 256%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Chile (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of other cereals exports from Mexico, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +133.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for other cereals exports from Mexico, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +114.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-8.0% per year) and the United States (+1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -36.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 121%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, purchases abroad of other cerealses decreased by -86.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 327% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 400% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bolivia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Mexico, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Bolivia (with a CAGR of +178.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Mexico, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Bolivia stood at +152.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+9.6% per year) and the United States (-5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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