Berry exports from Mexico

Berry exports from Mexico grew at an interannual rate of 4.8% in 2023, to 2,653 million, according to data from the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM). What are berries? Small, pulpy, and often colorful fruits that are usually edible. If measured in volume, these external sales were 295,600 tons, an increase of 7.2% over 2022. Among the berries are blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries and strawberries.

The statistics in this note exclude strawberries.

Berry exports

These fruits are known to be rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients, making them a healthy addition to a balanced diet. In particular, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts that the Mexican blueberry production in 2024 it will be 81,000 tons, an increase of 8% compared to 2023, thanks to sufficient access to water and growing demand for exports. Also the USDA predicts that the production growth rate will be slower in 2024 compared to 2023 due to competition from Peru.

La Mexican production in 2023 reached about 74,800 tons, an increase of 12% year-on-year due to innovations in production and strong export demand. Blueberry exports totaled 71,509 tons in 2022, about 2% less than in 2021. Imports reached 13,715 tons in 2022, a 10% decrease from the previous year. The United States is Mexico's main blueberry export market, with a share of almost 97 percent.

Consumer goods

According to Inegi, the annual per capita consumption of blueberries is barely 70 grams. Limited consumption of blueberries in Mexico It is based on the relatively high price of the product compared to similar fruits, and blueberry prices have increased in recent years. Consumer preference also influences and blueberries are not present in traditional Mexican cuisine. Mainly, blueberries are consumed in jams and jellies, as well as whole and in smoothies.

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