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Mexico was the second largest export market for U.S. agricultural products in 2023, with total U.S. exports valued at $28.6 billion. Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.2 percent in 2023, making its economy the 12th largest globally.

Following a year of exceptional drought conditions in marketing year (MY) 2023/2024, the outlook for Mexican grain production in MY 2024/2025 is higher year-on-year for corn, wheat, rice, and sorghum based on producer expectations for a gradual recovery to average precipitation levels.

On May 21, 2024, the Government of Mexico published a modification to the Federal Law of Animal Health. The update strengthens the penalties for non-compliance with the law and lists substances banned for use in livestock intended for human consumption.

Trade in organic products between the United States and Mexico is flourishing, reaching record highs in 2023. The top five organic exports from the United States to Mexico in 2023 were apples, pears, grapes, spinach, and lettuce.

Mexico’s 2024 tomato production is forecast at 3.30 million metric tons (MMT), a two percent increase over 2023, driven by export demand and investment in protected agriculture systems.

For MY 2019/2020, Mexico’s wheat production estimate is revised down slightly due to a smaller than estimated harvested area.

Drought conditions continue to hamper citrus production in a number of states into the beginning months of marketing year (MY) 2019/20, resulting in similar production level forecasts as MY 2018/19.

This document provides an overview of major Mexican laws and regulations that cover agricultural and food products, as well as import regulations for agricultural products into Mexico.

Mexico is the 15th largest economy in the world and the second largest economy in Latin America. Mexico’s total GDP for 2018 was US $1.2 trillion (International Monetary Fund) showing a moderate growt

This report provides current information on export certificates issued by U.S. government agencies that comply with import standards and regulations enforced by Mexican officials.