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Mexico's Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) is applied to both domestically produced and imported alcoholic beverages.

On March 17, 2025, Mexico adopted a constitutional amendment banning domestic cultivation of “genetically modified” corn

The Government of Mexico extended the Presidential Anti-Inflation Decree through 2025, maintaining tariff-free access to Mexico’s market for select agricultural products from non-free trade agreement partners.

In market year (MY) 2024/25, total citrus production in Mexico is expected up by 4 percent versus the previous year, driven primarily by the increase in lime production.

In 2023, the Mexican economy continued its recovery streak for the third consecutive year, while continuing to generate higher-wage jobs, clearly reflected in activity of the Mexican hospitality and foodservice sector.

Puebla is Mexico’s fourth largest metropolitan area and an important city for the southeast region, with a strategic location that links the center with the southeast of the country. This report highlights opportunities in a market that, while not traditionally considered one of Mexico’s top markets, is dynamic and has strong growth potential.

This document provides an overview of major Mexican agricultural and food-product laws and regulations, as well as related import standards and regulations.

The competent Mexican authorities which regulate food and agricultural imports and/or require official U.S. export certificates include the Secretariat of Agriculture (SADER), Secretariat of Health (SALUD), Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), and the Secretariat of the Treasury and Public Credit (HACIENDA) No significant changes occurred vis-à-vis Mexican import standards and regulations in 2023.

Mexico’s dairy market is forecast to expand in 2025. Higher milk and dairy ingredient availability are expected to increase domestic cheese and butter production.

The following is part of a series of reports prepared by the Agricultural Trade Offices (ATOs) in Monterrey and Mexico City, to provide background on local and regional markets of interest for current and prospective exporters of U.S. agriculture, food and beverage products.

The following is part of a series of reports prepared by the Agricultural Trade Offices (ATOs) in Monterrey and Mexico City, to provide background on local and regional markets of interest for current and prospective exporters of U.S. food and beverage products.

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.