In 2020, Mexico emerged as the leading exporter of asparagus, with shipments exceeding 173 thousand tons, marking an 8.5% annual growth rate from 2016 to 2020. The country's asparagus production rose by 10.4% to 301 thousand tons, with the main production areas being Sonora, Guanajuato, Baja California Sur, and Baja California. The United States was the primary market, receiving 99.9% of the exports, while Spain and Japan were the next biggest buyers. Mexico's asparagus production ranked it as the third-largest producer globally, accounting for 2.9% of the share.