Mexico: Mexico's Potato Market

Mexico’s potato production is estimated at 2.28 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 (July 1 – June 30), four percent higher than the estimated MY 2024/25 production due to seasonal rains in several potato-producing states in mid-2024, easing drought conditions. Total MY 2025/26 planted area is estimated at 63,000 hectares (ha), including 17,500 ha in Sonora, the main potato production state. Mexico’s total domestic consumption is forecasted at 2.78 MMT for MY 2025/26, three percent higher than the previous MY estimate, reflecting increasing consumer awareness of and demand for U.S. fresh potatoes. MY 2025/26 fresh potato imports are estimated at 0.225 MMT, five percent higher than the previous MY estimate based on projected increased consumption.