Jalisco economy: Tequila exports from Mexico to Canada rise

Tequila manufacturers hope to increase their exports this year to Canada, which is currently the fourth largest export market. According to data from the Tequila Regulatory Council, CRT, during 2021 a total of three million 132 thousand 537 liters of the Mexican drink were exported to this country. In the first half of this year, statistics indicate that two million 248 thousand 124 liters of tequila were exported. Alfonso Mojica Navarro, director of the National Chamber of the Tequila Industry, CNIT, said that Canada represents one of the most important markets with the greatest potential for the beverage. Read more: Tequila also conquers Latin American countries "The Canadian market represents the fourth place in volume and the fifth place in value, as we know, the United States market is our main market, but we want it to grow more every day," he said. During the presentation of the results of tequila sales to Canada after the participation of 13 brands in Montreal, Mojica ...