Mexico: 20 million tons of livestock production and a value of more than 22.00 million dollars

During the first 10 months of the year, the production of animal protein in Mexico increased by 2.4% compared to the same period in 2021, generating 20.1 million tons, this taking into account pork, beef, chicken, milk and egg for dishes. According to the report of the Consulting Group of Agricultural Markets (GCMA), this volume had a value of 22,495 million dollars, which represented a year-on-year increase in the order of 22.4%. Apparent consumption experienced an increase of 2.3% compared to the previous year, standing at 24.3 mt. This figure represented a deficit that had to be covered through imports. More purchases, less export Until October, purchases of these foods made from abroad amounted to 4.8 mt., resulting in a billing of 5,603 million dollars, indicating growth in each case of 1% and 15.3%. In contrast, animal protein exports suffered a contraction of 7% compared to the first 10 months of 2021, with which 570,000 tons were shipped.; These exchanges generated a lower ...