Mexico
U.S. Trade with Mexico in 2021
Export Market Rank
#3 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$26.49 Billion
3-Year Average
$21.88 Billion
Compound Average Growth
3% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico and the United States eliminated all tariffs and quantitative restrictions on agricultural goods and strengthened scientific ties to eradicate diseases and pests, conduct research, and enhance conservation. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which entered into force in 2020, further strengthens the United States’ highly productive and integrated agricultural relationship with Mexico and creates new export opportunities for U.S. agriculture.
Top 10 Exports to Mexico in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $4.7 Billion | 16.84 Million | $2.72 Billion | 86% |
| Soybeans | $2.62 Billion | 4.86 Million | $1.79 Billion | 41% |
| Dairy Products | $1.79 Billion | 582,713 | $1.41 Billion | 46% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.68 Billion | 874,611 | $1.35 Billion | 49% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (ex. Eggs) | $1.33 Billion | 899,624 | $1.07 Billion | 26% |
| Wheat | $1.29 Billion | 4.15 Million | $854.53 Million | 15% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.06 Billion | 200,599 | $1 Billion | 29% |
| Forest Products | $948.91 Million | --- | $686.18 Million | 63% |
| Soybean Meal | $840.98 Million | 1.78 Million | $715.92 Million | 30% |
| Food Preparations | $770.3 Million | 138,944 | $553.31 Million | 64% |
Resources
Exporting
- Exporter Guide (2021)
- Exporting to Mexico - Managing Issues at the Border
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report
- Food Processing Ingredients
- Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional
- Retail Foods
Data and Analysis
This monthly report includes information on U.S. and global imports of dairy products, including maximum quantities that can be imported under tariff-rate quota licensing.
With a growing population and a market-oriented agricultural and food sector that is open to international trade, Mexico is an important agricultural trading partner for the United States. In 2021, exports of U.S. agricultural and related products to Mexico totaled $25.5 billion, showing an increase of 34.9 percent versus 2020 when U.S. agricultural and related exports to Mexico totaled $18.9 billion.
International Agricultural Trade Report
Impacts and Repercussions of Price Increases on the Global Fertilizer Market
Executive Summary Global fertilizer prices are at near record levels and may remain elevated throughout 2022 and beyond. Fertilizer prices account for nearly one-fifth of U.S. farm cash costs, with an even greater share for corn and wheat producers...
News and Features
Private exporters reported to USDA export sales of 103,400 metric tons of soybean cake and meal for delivery to Mexico during the MY 2022/2023.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service.
Private exporters reported sales of 148,000 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico - 103,000 MT for delivery during MY 2021/2022 and 45,000 MT for delivery during MY 2022/2023.