Mexico: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Mexico

In 2022, the Mexican preserved and frozen vegetable market increased by 23% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +71.4% against 2020 indices. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Mexico

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 125%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Mexico soared to X tons, growing by 197% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -3.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +5.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 +9.5% per year.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) imported into Mexico expanded significantly to X tons, surging by 8.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +20.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved and frozen vegetable to Mexico, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+0.3% per year) and Belgium (+25.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (preserved, frozen) to Mexico, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+2.3% per year) and Belgium (+27.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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