Mexico: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican citrus fruit market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Mexico

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Mexico stood at X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 citrus fruit harvested area in Mexico dropped modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from Mexico; declining by X% on the year before. In general, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Mexico, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled X%.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 the Netherlands 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 (X%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. 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, the United States (X tons) was the main citrus fruit supplier to Mexico, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Mexico, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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