Mexico led world tomato exports in 2023

Published 2024년 6월 17일

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In 2023, Mexico emerged as the world leader in tomato exports, with a record shipment of tomatoes valued at US$2,988 million, surpassing the Netherlands and Spain. The United States was the primary market for these exports, receiving 99.8% of the total. Despite facing an 8% decrease in production due to drought conditions in 2022, Mexico's tomato production is projected to rise by 2% in 2024 to 3.30 million tons, driven by export demand. Sinaloa remains the top tomato-producing state in Mexico, with other significant contributors including San Luis Potosí and Michoacán. Mexico has been the top tomato exporter since 2016, a position it has held for the past eight years. The country produces a diverse range of tomato varieties, including cherry, ball, and saladette tomatoes, and is extending its growing and harvesting season to accommodate more production weeks.

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Mexico led world exports of tomatoes in 2023, shipping said product for a customs value of US$2,988 million, which is a record, according to data from the Ministry of Economy of that country. With this, Mexico left the Netherlands in second position (US$ 1,950 million) and Spain in third place (US$ 1,269 million). According to Trade Data Monitor, the main destination market for Mexican tomatoes is the United States with 99.8% of exports, followed by Canada and Japan. The Mexican Department of Agriculture predicts that that country's tomato production in 2024 will be 3.30 million tons, which would mean an increase of 2% compared to 2023, driven by export demand. It also estimates that production in 2023 was 8% lower than the previous year, at 3.22 million tons, due to drought conditions that limit access to water. The production data reflects Mexico's strong tomato production sector, able to maintain substantial production despite climate and drought challenges across Mexico. ...

Source: Portaldelcampo