Mexican raspberry exports grow by double digits

Published 2021년 8월 17일

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Mexico has experienced a significant growth in raspberry cultivation and exports, with a 18.9% increase in the first five months of this year compared to the previous year. The total raspberry export revenue for the first five months reached € 605 million, with the United States being the primary consumer among 33 countries. Mexico became the world's second-largest raspberry producer in 2019, with a yield of 128,848 tons, which has continued to grow. The states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Lower California are the primary regions for raspberry cultivation. Recently, Middle Eastern countries have shown an interest in importing not only Mexican raspberries but also other soft fruits.

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As raspberry cultivation in Mexico increases, so does the export. According to data from the Mexican Agricultural Information Service, raspberry exports grew 18.9% in the first five months of this year compared to last year. Up to and including May, € 605 million worth of raspberries were sold on the foreign markets. Mexican raspberries are exported to 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, including Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland and Kuwait. The main buyer is and remains the US. Already in 2019, Mexico was the second largest producer of raspberries in the world with 128,848 tons and the yield has increased by double digits in the two following years. In 2020, the harvest amounted to 146,343 tons, which is an increase of 13.6% compared to 2019. Exports also grew last year, namely by 21.1%, from € 774.8 million to € 938.2 million. The state of Jalisco is the main growing region for Mexican raspberries (104,800 ...

Source: AGF