Mexico's agricultural and fishing sectors have continued to improve this year, maintaining its position as the world's 14th largest food exporter.

Published 2025년 12월 19일

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According to a report by Mexico's "Universe News," Mexico continues to maintain its position as the 14th largest food exporter globally, with an estimated agricultural trade surplus of $7.795 billion this year, marking the third highest record since 1995, and this is the tenth year the country has achieved an agricultural trade surplus. The report emphasizes that the primary industry is the foundation of Mexico's food supply, with 6.1 million people employed, including 811,000 women (13.3%) and 5.3 million men (86.7%). Globally, Mexico continues to lead as a major agricultural country: its total food production ranks ninth in the world, crop production ranks tenth, livestock production ranks eighth, and fishery and aquaculture production ranks 15th. The United States, Japan, Canada, and Brazil are Mexico's main trading partners for agricultural products. The core export categories include beer, tequila, avocados, berries, tomatoes, and beef. As a follow-up assessment of the production targets of the "Plan Mexico," the report includes forecasts for bean, milk, and rice production. Data shows that Mexico's bean production is expected to reach 1.19 million tons by 2025, an increase of 194,000 tons from last year; milk production is expected to be approximately 13.786 billion liters, slightly higher than last year's level; and rice production is expected to be 234,000 tons, an increase of 14,000 tons from the previous year.

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According to a report by Mexico's "Universe News," Mexico continues to maintain its position as the world's 14th largest food exporter, with an estimated agricultural trade surplus of $7.795 billion this year, marking the third highest record since 1995 and the tenth consecutive year of achieving a trade surplus in agricultural products. The report emphasizes that the primary industry is the foundation of Mexico's food supply, employing 6.1 million people, including 811,000 women (13.3%) and 5.3 million men (86.7%). Globally, Mexico continues to lead as a major agricultural power: its total food production ranks ninth in the world, crop production ranks tenth, livestock production ranks eighth, and fishery and aquaculture production ranks fifteenth. The United States, Japan, Canada, and Brazil are Mexico's main trading partners for agricultural products. Beer, tequila, avocados, berries, tomatoes, and beef constitute the core categories of its exports. As part of the follow-up ...
Source: Foodmate

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