United States: Craft beer industry grows demand for barley in Mexico

Published 2021년 12월 9일

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The Mexican craft beer industry has seen a significant growth of ten times in the past four years, reaching a total of 412,000 metric tons (18.9 million bushels) in 2020/2021, making Mexico the leading market for U.S. barley and barley products. This growth is largely attributed to the U.S. Grains Council's (USGC's) efforts to connect Mexican brewers with U.S. malt producers, providing a competitive edge to U.S. farmers who use sustainable farming practices. The USGC is working with ACERMEX to form a buying group to establish a more competitive barley market in Mexico, aiming to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality U.S. malt to the growing craft brewing industry in Mexico.

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The craft beer industry in Mexico has grown tenfold in just four years due in large part to the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) trade servicing efforts and its continuing push to capitalize on Mexican consumer demand to benefit those U.S. barley farmers who supply the industry. Cristina Barba, general director of Mexico’s Craft Brewers Association (ACERMEX), revealed this growth statistic at the Mexico Beer Congress in late October. Mexico sustained its ranking as the top market for U.S. barley and barley products in 2020/2021, totaling 412,000 metric tons (18.9 million bushels). The nation purchased over half (54.4%) of the U.S. barley and barley products exported this marketing year. Although small, the craft brewing industry in Mexico is growing, and while it may not reach the size of the commercial beer industry, it does use malt in a larger proportion. Logistically, connecting Mexican brewers with U.S. malt producers will create greater opportunities since shipments arrive via ...

Source: US Grains Council