Meat consumption trends in Mexico; USDA expectations and effects of the USMCA

Published Sep 5, 2024

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The USDA has forecasted a rise in meat consumption in Mexico over the next decade, with per capita consumption expected to reach 82.5 kilograms by 2033. Chicken meat is anticipated to see the highest growth, with an increase from 38.3 kilograms in 2023 to 43.8 kilograms in 2033. Pork and beef consumption are also expected to rise, to 22.6 kilograms and 16 kilograms respectively. Production of these meats is projected to increase by over 20%, and there will be a corresponding rise in imports of chicken and pork by 31% and 17% respectively, while beef imports could decrease by 5%. This trend continues from the NAFTA era, with Mexican contributions of chicken, pork, and beef seeing significant increases since 1993.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projected that during the next decade, meat consumption in Mexico would be around 82.5 kilograms per capita, taking into account beef, pork and poultry products. In the case of chicken meat, it is expected to have the greatest growth, going from 38.3 kg. in 2023 to 43.8 in 2033. For its part, pork intake would increase from 20.2 kg. to 22.6 kg. and beef would experience the smallest increase, from 15.7 to 16 kg. YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: One Health, multidisciplinary collaboration for an agri-food future: Senasica This increase in demand would be supported by a similar behavior in production, which would rise by more than 20% for each of the three proteins considered. This would also be a reality for imports, where chicken and pork imports were projected to rise by 31% and 17% respectively; however, beef imports could be reduced by 5%. The USDA pointed out that with this scenario, the long-term trend initiated by the former North ...

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