Mexico: Paddy Rice Market 2025

Paddy Rice Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican paddy rice market reached $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed slight growth. Paddy rice consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Paddy Rice Production in Mexico

In value terms, paddy rice production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 95%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average paddy rice yield in Mexico stood at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 5.6% against the previous year. The paddy rice yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of paddy rice production in Mexico reduced to X ha, waning by -9.5% compared with 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, the amount of paddy rice exported from Mexico soared to X tons, with an increase of 17% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paddy rice exports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The smallest decline of -0.6% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay was relatively modest.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paddy rice exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average paddy rice export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -15.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Paraguay.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belize amounted to +73.4% per year.

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, overseas purchases of paddy rice decreased by -2.1% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of paddy rice to Mexico, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, paddy rice imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+74.5% per year) and Uruguay (-33.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paddy rice to Mexico, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+70.5% per year) and Uruguay (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paddy rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 7.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+59.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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