The tequila industry has experienced a significant boost in the first half of 2022, with notable increases in production, export, and consumption of agave. According to the Tequila Regulatory Council, there has been a 21.1% increase in production, a 29.5% increase in exports, and a 30.7% increase in consumption compared to the same period in 2021. The total production reached 315.1 million liters, with 75% being 100% agave tequila. Exports saw a 24.6% increase, with the United States leading the top ten importing countries and Japan returning to the list after several years of absence.