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On September 8, 2022, Mexico published in the Federal Registry the Decree that amends, adds, and repeals several provisions of the Regulation of Sanitary Control of Products and Services and the Regulation of the General Health Law regarding Advertising.

Corn and wheat production forecasts remain unchanged in marketing year (MY) 2022/23. Due to unfavorable weather conditions and less planted area, the sorghum production estimate is revised downward from USDA/Official estimate for MY 2021/22.

Post forecasts cotton imports from the United States to grow by 10 percent in marketing year (MY) 2022/23. Post forecast for MY 2022/23 production will increase by nearly 19 percent from previous year. Mexico's textile industry continues to respond to strong demand for yarn and fabric, particularly in the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) region, for final product export to the Untied States.

Post forecasts Mexico’s calf crop at 8.45 million head for 2023. Post forecasts cattle exports for 2023 at 1.2 million head, a slight increase from the 2022 estimate. Post forecasts beef production for 2023 at 2.22 million metric tons (MMT) carcass weight equivalent (CWE), almost a two percent increase from 2022.

Strong domestic demand and technological improvements are projected to support continued growth in domestic poultry production, with calendar year (CY) 2023 chicken meat production forecast higher at 4 million metric tons (MMT).

Mexico cotton production is forecast to increase 22 percent for marketing year (MY) 2021/22, on increased global prices and ongoing drought conditions that favor cotton production over other more water reliant crops.

Mexico cotton production is forecast to increase 22 percent for marketing year (MY) 2021/22, on increased global prices and ongoing drought conditions that favor cotton production over other...

In addition to preferential tariffs within the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Mexico has two coffee import programs managed by the Secretariat of Economy in which U.S. exporters...

In 2019 Mexico represented the second largest export market for U.S. agricultural products, totaling U.S. $19.2 billion. Processed food exports to Mexico totaled U.S. $5.8 billion in 2020.

Mexico’s calf and pig crops, as well as beef and pork production, are projected to grow in 2021, despite ongoing pandemic emergency measures hampering domestic demand...

High international commodity prices and government programs incentivizing small growers to produce basic grains are boosting Mexico’s total grain production, particularly of rice and wheat.

This report intends to inform U.S. processed foods and non-alcoholic beverage companies interested in the Mexican market about the additional implementations to the Front of Pack labeling...