Tequila Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Añejo Tequila, Blanco Tequila, Extra Añejo Tequila, Joven Tequila, +1
Raw Materials
Fresh Agave Heart, Yeast
HS Code
220890
Last Updated
2026-09-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Tequila market coverage spans 156 countries.
  • 1,511 exporter companies and 3,168 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 61,956 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-09-13.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Tequila

Analyze 61,956 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Tequila.

Tequila Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Tequila to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Tequila: Mexico (+368.3%), South Africa (+100.4%), Singapore (-48.9%).

Tequila Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-10, benchmark Tequila country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Tequila transaction unit prices: Peru (22.22 USD / kg), Switzerland (20.50 USD / kg), Italy (19.11 USD / kg), Costa Rica (11.25 USD / kg), United Kingdom (9.87 USD / kg), 9 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
Mexico+368.3%59,9921.06 USD / kg (412,201,925.542 kg)1.14 USD / kg (387,612,754.965 kg)1.40 USD / kg (292,281,293.741 kg)4.22 USD / kg (57,558,309.683 kg)4.57 USD / kg (53,758,927.411 kg)4.36 USD / kg (51,152,051.639 kg)
Netherlands-46.3%1931.54 USD / kg (3,567 kg)10.63 USD / kg (53,251.475 kg)5.24 USD / kg (33,398.74 kg)8.34 USD / kg (28,544.96 kg)3.59 USD / kg (37,504.45 kg)2.16 USD / kg (4,716.3 kg)
Germany+16.1%739.58 USD / kg (29,400.24 kg)18.61 USD / kg (10,404 kg)4.70 USD / kg (55,950.429 kg)10.29 USD / kg (34,090.1 kg)16.34 USD / kg (108.6 kg)- (-)
Singapore-48.9%589.75 USD / kg (26,090.7 kg)- (-)7.21 USD / kg (2,442.24 kg)8.59 USD / kg (14,503.06 kg)7.88 USD / kg (3,137.07 kg)4.59 USD / kg (921.6 kg)
United States+26.4%3728.47 USD / kg (137,502.902 kg)6.81 USD / kg (232,799.031 kg)7.26 USD / kg (190,788.272 kg)8.51 USD / kg (64,504.48 kg)10.79 USD / kg (90,199.31 kg)9.81 USD / kg (87,990.66 kg)
Switzerland+18.3%5631.20 USD / kg (11,659.2 kg)23.17 USD / kg (2,829.73 kg)16.48 USD / kg (9,796.01 kg)26.85 USD / kg (8,651.95 kg)17.84 USD / kg (13,696.639 kg)20.50 USD / kg (9,315.6 kg)
Italy+9.0%5011.41 USD / kg (18,783.12 kg)21.83 USD / kg (234 kg)8.51 USD / kg (8,295.6 kg)16.60 USD / kg (2,016 kg)12.66 USD / kg (5,996.6 kg)19.11 USD / kg (1,008 kg)
Spain-6.1%223.92 USD / kg (85,619.07 kg)1.05 USD / kg (22,882 kg)3.36 USD / kg (8,723.76 kg)14.50 USD / kg (42 kg)1.76 USD / kg (28,922 kg)2.82 USD / kg (4,200 kg)
Panama-15.1%44718.21 USD / kg (3,329.4 kg)11.60 USD / kg (36,610.05 kg)13.09 USD / kg (25,184.98 kg)13.86 USD / kg (22,614.28 kg)7.23 USD / kg (16,198.16 kg)8.84 USD / kg (21,657.76 kg)
United Kingdom-6.3%12515.67 USD / kg (3,668.61 kg)12.11 USD / kg (7,418.24 kg)10.54 USD / kg (23,910.68 kg)9.42 USD / kg (55,490.5 kg)11.26 USD / kg (23,839.97 kg)9.87 USD / kg (1,050 kg)
Tequila Global Supply Chain Coverage
4,679 companies
1,511 exporters and 3,168 importers are mapped for Tequila.
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Tequila Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

1,511 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Tequila. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Tequila Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

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(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 91
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetailTrade
Exporting Countries: Philippines, Spain, India, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Colombia, Ireland, Panama, United States
Supplying Products: Tequila, Liqueurs and Cordials, Spirits +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 40
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: South Africa, Canada, Dominican Republic, Germany, Colombia, China, Panama, India, United Kingdom, United States
Supplying Products: Tequila, Spirits, Ethyl Alcohol +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 35
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Panama, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Switzerland, United States
Supplying Products: Tequila, Liqueurs and Cordials, Liqueur +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 20
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Peru, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Jamaica, Australia, Italy, United States
Supplying Products: Tequila, Ethyl Alcohol, Spirits +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 25
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Greece, South Africa, Canada, Turkiye, Germany, Colombia, Panama, China, United Kingdom, United States
Supplying Products: Tequila, Ethyl Alcohol, Liqueur +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 19
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Romania, Switzerland, Taiwan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Spain, Netherlands, Japan, Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Tequila, Spirits, Ethyl Alcohol +5
Tequila Global Exporter Coverage
1,511 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Tequila supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Tequila (HS Code 220890) in 2024

For Tequila in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Mexico518,888,257 kg4,123,214,628 USD
2Italy221,605,609 kg669,272,316.566 USD
3Hong Kong2,232,036 kg413,092,382.539 USD
4Netherlands92,808,076.127 kg295,605,358.822 USD
5United States18,911,502 kg282,460,346 USD
6United Kingdom49,649,423.311 kg232,219,887.434 USD
7Germany84,246,951.615 kg230,230,724.197 USD
8South Korea73,127,690.663 kg110,614,292 USD
9Belgium40,464,416.531 kg102,686,215.946 USD
10Greece32,552,713 kg96,512,326.234 USD

Tequila Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Tequila Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

3,168 importer companies are mapped for Tequila demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Tequila Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 3,168 total importer companies tracked for Tequila. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Switzerland
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Uzbekistan, Ecuador, Peru, India, Ukraine, Mexico, United States, South Korea
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersAlcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Russia
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Costa Rica, Argentina, Mexico, India, South Korea
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Turkiye, Colombia, Vietnam, Russia, Costa Rica, Paraguay, India, Ukraine, South Korea, Mexico
Global Importer Coverage
3,168 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Tequila.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Tequila (HS Code 220890) in 2024

For Tequila in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States306,908,753 kg5,656,640,152 USD
2Germany153,468,793.718 kg555,291,361.406 USD
3Hong Kong11,129,128 kg449,548,654.682 USD
4United Kingdom84,464,667.552 kg268,887,695.889 USD
5Macao1,425,163.01 kg262,694,900.915 USD
6Canada35,856,449.182 kg233,092,499.779 USD
7Netherlands40,914,132.794 kg191,631,740.301 USD
8Spain35,036,345.493 kg136,021,360.447 USD
9Japan53,511,416 kg126,320,528.361 USD
10Italy29,197,946 kg120,879,290.784 USD

Tequila Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBottled (Distilled Spirit)
Industry PositionFinished Consumer Beverage

Market

Tequila is a geographically protected Mexican distilled spirit made from blue agave, with production legally restricted to designated areas under Mexico’s Denominación de Origen and NOM standard. Global export supply is therefore structurally concentrated in Mexico (especially Jalisco), while import demand is concentrated in a small set of high-income markets led by the United States, alongside key European destinations and Japan. Market dynamics are strongly influenced by the multi-year blue agave growing cycle, which can drive boom–bust availability and price volatility that transmits into bulk and bottled tequila trade. Regulatory compliance (NOM/CRT verification, labeling) and authenticity assurance are central to international trade positioning versus counterfeit or misrepresented “agave spirit” products.
Major Producing Countries
  • MexicoSole legal origin under Denominación de Origen Tequila; production concentrated in Jalisco and specified municipalities in a limited number of other states under NOM/DO rules.
Major Exporting Countries
  • MexicoOnly origin country; exports shipped as bottled product and, for some categories/arrangements, as bulk tequila for downstream bottling under applicable rules and oversight.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesTypically the largest import destination for tequila by value and volume in recent years.
  • SpainSignificant EU import market; also participates in distribution to other EU destinations.
  • GermanyMajor European import destination for distilled spirits including tequila.
  • FranceLarge spirits market with established premium and cocktail channels.
  • United KingdomDeveloped spirits market with strong on-trade cocktail demand.
  • JapanPremium import market with brand-driven demand.
  • CanadaStable import market with regulated provincial distribution in many jurisdictions.
Supply Calendar
  • Mexico (primarily Jalisco; also specified municipalities in certain other states under DO/NOM):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecDistillation and exports occur year-round; the binding supply constraint is the multi-year blue agave maturation cycle rather than a short seasonal harvest window.

Specification

Major VarietiesTequila Blanco (Silver), Tequila Joven/Oro (Gold), Tequila Reposado, Tequila Añejo, Tequila Extra Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila, Tequila (Mixto)
Physical Attributes
  • Clear spirit for Blanco; straw-to-amber hues for oak-aged categories depending on cask influence and permitted color adjustment where applicable under regulation
  • Aroma and flavor profile varies by agave maturity, cooking method (brick oven vs autoclave), fermentation, distillation cuts, and oak maturation regime
Compositional Metrics
  • Defined by Mexican regulation as a distilled spirit from Agave tequilana Weber var. azul; category includes 100% agave tequila and 'mixto' tequila (minimum agave sugar content threshold defined in NOM)
  • Bottling strength must comply with applicable standards and destination-market regulations; producers commonly target internationally accepted ABV formats for export markets
Grades
  • Regulated product categories and labeling conventions defined under NOM-006-SCFI (e.g., 100% agave vs mixto; aging designations such as Blanco/Reposado/Añejo/Extra Añejo)
  • Compliance and conformity assessment commonly verified via CRT oversight for international trade acceptance
Packaging
  • Glass bottles (varied shapes/weights) with tamper-evident closures and compliant labeling for destination markets
  • Secondary packaging in corrugated cartons for export logistics; palletized loads for container shipping
  • Bulk shipments may occur for certain trade models/categories subject to applicable rules and oversight, with downstream bottling and labeling controls required
ProcessingCooked agave sugar extraction followed by fermentation and distillation (commonly multiple distillation passes)Optional oak maturation for aged categories; blending/proofing and filtration tailored to brand style and regulatory compliance

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Blue agave cultivation (multi-year) -> maturity assessment -> jimado (harvest) -> cooking (hornos/autoclave/diffuser systems where used) -> milling/extraction -> fermentation -> distillation -> optional maturation -> blending/proofing -> filtration -> bottling/packaging -> CRT/NOM conformity processes -> export distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Cocktail culture and on-trade menu penetration in major import markets
  • Premiumization and consumer interest in provenance (GI/DO) and 100% agave positioning
  • Brand-led product innovation across aging designations and cask finishes within regulatory constraints
Temperature
  • Typically shipped and stored under ambient conditions; protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight to preserve sensory quality and packaging integrity
  • Glass breakage and leakage control are key transport risks rather than cold-chain continuity
Shelf Life
  • Long shelf life when unopened under appropriate storage; quality preservation depends primarily on light/heat exposure and closure integrity rather than microbial spoilage

Risks

Agronomic Supply Cycle HighTequila’s supply base depends on multi-year blue agave maturation, creating structural exposure to boom–bust cycles, climate shocks (drought/heat), and pest/disease events that can sharply tighten agave availability and raise input costs, disrupting production plans and export pricing.Use multi-year contracted sourcing and diversified grower networks, maintain agronomic monitoring programs, and stress-test procurement against multi-year agave shortage scenarios.
Regulatory Compliance MediumBecause tequila is protected by a denomination of origin and defined by NOM requirements, non-compliant production, labeling, or traceability can lead to shipment holds, market access issues, or brand delisting in major import markets.Maintain CRT/NOM conformity documentation, align labels with destination-market rules, and implement robust lot-level traceability from distillery to export documentation.
Fraud And Counterfeit MediumCounterfeit or misrepresented products marketed as tequila (or as '100% agave') can create food safety, reputational, and enforcement risks, especially in complex distribution channels and e-commerce.Use tamper-evident packaging, authenticated supply chains, and verification mechanisms aligned with CRT guidance and importer controls.
Trade And Tax Policy MediumChanges in excise taxation, labeling requirements, or trade measures in major destination markets can affect demand, channel mix, and pricing, with rapid pass-through to export volumes given concentrated destination markets.Track regulatory developments in key import markets and maintain flexible product/label portfolios to adapt to changing compliance and tax structures.
Sustainability
  • Blue agave monoculture and low genetic diversity can increase vulnerability to pests/diseases and climate stress in core producing regions
  • Soil and water stewardship pressures in agave-growing regions; land-use change and ecosystem impacts can attract ESG scrutiny depending on local practices
  • Biodiversity and pollinator considerations (flowering agave and habitat interactions) may be relevant where cultivation practices limit natural reproduction
Labor & Social
  • Agricultural labor conditions for jimadores (harvest crews), including occupational safety, piece-rate dynamics, and reliance on seasonal/contract labor
  • Smallholder vs industrial producer bargaining power during agave price cycles, affecting farm income stability and community impacts

FAQ

Where can tequila legally be produced?Tequila can only be produced in Mexico within the designated denomination-of-origin areas and under the rules defined by Mexico’s tequila standard (NOM-006-SCFI) and overseen in practice through CRT conformity systems.
What does “100% agave” mean on tequila labels?“100% agave” indicates the tequila is produced using only sugars derived from blue agave (Agave tequilana Weber var. azul), as defined under Mexico’s NOM tequila standard and enforced through conformity and labeling requirements.
What are Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo tequila?They are regulated tequila categories that indicate aging and production designation (e.g., unaged/briefly rested vs matured in oak for specified minimum periods), with definitions set out in Mexico’s NOM-006-SCFI tequila standard.

Tequila Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices

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All country market pages: Japan, Singapore, Latvia, Netherlands, Turkiye, Australia, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Belgium, Costa Rica, Uzbekistan, Philippines, South Africa, Nicaragua, Ukraine, Bolivia, Chile, Hong Kong, Poland, Austria, Macao, Panama, Greece, Bulgaria, Norway, Peru, Ireland, Lithuania, Malaysia, Russia, Cyprus, Denmark, Israel, Estonia, Ecuador, Finland, Portugal, Botswana, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Malta, Czechia, Brazil, Romania, Barbados, Georgia, New Zealand, Sweden, Vietnam, Slovakia, Lebanon, Argentina, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Dominican Republic, Zambia, Croatia, Luxembourg, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, Tanzania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bahamas, Bhutan, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Grenada, Ghana, Gambia, Guatemala, Guam, Honduras, Indonesia, Iraq, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Laos, Saint Lucia, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Senegal, Suriname, El Salvador, Sint Maarten, Swaziland, Turks and Caicos Islands, Togo, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe
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