The Mexican livestock sector has seen a 2.4% year-on-year growth, producing 18 million tons of animal protein in the first nine months of 2022. The production value increased by 19.7% from the previous year, reaching 19,949 million dollars. Despite a 1% decrease in imports and a 9% drop in exports, both foreign sales and international purchases saw price increases of 1.6% and 13.2% respectively. The consulting group GCMA predicts a 2.5% increase in animal protein production by the end of the year, while consumption is expected to surpass the national supply by requiring 29.3 mt., leading to an increase in imports by 1%.