Mexico: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in Mexico

In 2022, the Mexican date market decreased by -7.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Date consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Date Production in Mexico

In value terms, date production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 40%. Date production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of dates in Mexico was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 35%. The date yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of dates production in Mexico rose slightly to X ha, with an increase of 2.3% against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Date Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, approx. X tons of dates were exported from Mexico; increasing by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 120% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, date exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 136% 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 date exports from Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +18.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for dates exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +26.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, date export price increased by +82.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 +6.7% per year.

Date Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, purchases abroad of dates decreased by -10.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 513% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, date imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 372% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +42.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +38.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 -2.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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