Mexico: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican durum wheat market declined to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Mexico

In value terms, durum wheat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of durum wheat in Mexico contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -5.7% compared with the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 18% against the previous year. The durum wheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year. 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 durum wheat in Mexico reached X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the durum wheat harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, shipments abroad of durum wheat increased by 2.8% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main destinations of durum wheat exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of -1.2%).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest markets for durum wheat exported from Mexico worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of +1.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat export price increased by +85.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+31.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, overseas purchases of durum wheat decreased by -17.3% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 869%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 768% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of durum wheat to Mexico, with 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 +16.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +12.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 -3.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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