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Covered cultivation increasingly important for Mexican tomato sector growth

Fresh Tomato
Mexico
Published Jul 27, 2022

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In mid-June 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture published the annual “Tomatoes and Products” for Mexico. This time, among other things, with the harvest forecast of the current (2022/2023) season, the importance of covered cultivation, and information about trade. Below is an overview of the most important figures and data and the resulting opportunities for the Netherlands.

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production Mexico is the ninth tomato producer in the world. In the 2022/23 season, the Mexican tomato sector is expected to match its current total production of 3.7 million tons. Tomatoes are grown year-round in Mexico. The states of Sinaloa, San Luis Potosí, and Michoacán together account for more than 40% of the national tomato production. Two important periods can be distinguished in the year: From December to April, tomatoes from the state of Sinaloa dominate the market. With a share of 23% of the total Mexican tomato production, the state located in the northwest is the most important tomato-producing state in Mexico. From May to November, the main suppliers in order of size are the states of San Luis Potosí, Michoacán, Baja California Sur, Zacatecas, Morelos, Puebla and Jalisco. Professionalization Mexican tomato cultivation is becoming more and more professional. The use of greenhouses, other forms of cover, and the application of technology in cultivation continue to ...
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