Mexico: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Mexico

In 2021, the Mexican tomato market decreased by -8.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.2% against 2018 indices. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Mexico

In value terms, tomato production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +52.7% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

The average yield of tomatoes in Mexico fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The tomato harvested area in Mexico rose slightly to X ha in 2021, picking up by 1.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9.2%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, the amount of tomatoes exported from Mexico expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of 9.4% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato exports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 20%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +3.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +5.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.7% per year.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, purchases abroad of tomatoes increased by 231% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of tomato to Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -7.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -12.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -5.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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