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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.

The extension for imports of organic raw materials entering Mexico to comply with the Organic Products Law (LPO) is official policy as of June 16, 2021.

This report serves as an alert to U.S. exporters of raw bovine skins and hides of an update to Mexico’s import requirement sheet (HRZ by its Spanish acronym) for those products.

Based on a preliminary announcement, Mexico is drafting a proposed official standard for product placement in supermarkets and stores.

Mexico’s Health and Sanitary Risks Authority published a manual to provide clarity on the commercial and sanitary information required for labeling processed foods and non-alcoholic beverages.

This report includes a general analysis of how water shortages might affect agricultural production in Mexico.

Tomato production in Mexico is forecasted to recover slightly from last year, on more stable weather and sufficient rainfall levels in Sinaloa, the top producing state.

Post forecasts 2021/22 production, utilization, and trade for corn, rice, sorghum, and wheat.