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From treats like churros to daily staples like bolillo bread, Mexican consumers love wheat-based foods. High-quality U.S. wheat is the critical ingredient for these staples, but strong partnerships between U.S. wheat farmers and their Mexican customers are what truly keep Mexico as the top U.S. wheat market. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) leaders explored the important
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link between quality, logistics and relationships during a recent supervisory mission to Mexico. “As I’ve traveled across the United States and met with wheat producers, I’ll occasionally get asked whether wheat quality still matters to international flour millers,” said Mike Spier, USW president and CEO. “After visiting Mexico, I can confidently say that quality remains essential.” Mexico is consistently the largest buyer of U.S. wheat, importing an average of 3.56 million metric tons (MMT) (130.8 million bushels) each year, based on the five-year average. As of August 28, 2025, sales this marketing year are up 24% from last year at this time at 2.12 MMT (77.9 million bushels). From sprawling Mexico City to dynamic Guadalajara, Spier, along with Gary Millershaski, USW vice chairman and farmer from Kansas, and Brian Liedl, USW vice president of overseas operations, visited mills, bakeries and transportation facilities in late August. Together, the trio met with owners and ...
Source: UkrAgroConsult
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