Mexico: Green Coffee Market 2025

Green Coffee Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican green coffee market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Green Coffee Production in Mexico

In value terms, green coffee production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average green coffee yield in Mexico was estimated at X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4.8%. The green coffee yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X ha of coffee (green) were harvested in Mexico; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1.1%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green coffee production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Mexico

Green coffee exports from Mexico skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by 21% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for green coffee exports from Mexico, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, green coffee exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-12.6% per year) and Germany (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for coffee (green) exports from Mexico, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-10.0% per year) and Germany (-4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 56%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, overseas purchases of coffee (green) decreased by -27.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 308% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 425% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main green coffee supplier to Mexico, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, green coffee imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-14.0% per year) and Colombia (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coffee (green) to Mexico, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +17.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+3.1% per year) and Vietnam (-13.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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