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Mexico has become the world leader in tomato exports, with a customs value of $2.988 billion, surpassing the Netherlands and Spain. The United States is the primary market for Mexican tomatoes, accounting for 99.8% of exports. Despite an 8% decrease in production in 2023 due to drought, the sector is expected to rebound, with a forecasted increase in production to 3.30 million tons in 2024, driven by rising export demand. The Sinaloa region is the leading producer, contributing 22% of the country's total production.
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Mexico strengthened its position as the world leader in tomato exports, reaching a customs value of $2.988 billion, which, according to the country's Ministry of Economy, is a historical record. As EastFruit reports with reference to Fructidor, according to this indicator, Mexico has overtaken the Netherlands with $1.950 billion and Spain with $1.269 billion. According to Trade Data Monitor, the main destination for Mexican tomatoes is the United States, which accounts for 99.8% of exports, followed by Canada and Japan. Read also: Turkmenistan continues expansion in the greenhouse tomato market - now there is a sensation in the Tajikistan market! Mexico's Agriculture Ministry forecasts production of 3.30 million tons of tomatoes in 2024, up 2% from 2023, driven by rising export demand. In 2023, production fell 8% from the previous year to 3.22 million tonnes due to drought, which affected access to water. Despite these challenges, Mexico's tomato sector remains resilient, with the ...
Source: Eastfruit
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