Mexico's 2024 peach production is forecast at 266,400 metric tons (MT), a three percent increase over 2023, driven by steady domestic demand and minimal exports. Peach imports are forecast to grow in 2024, mostly from the United States and Chile. Cherry production is forecasted at 139 MT in 2024, a six percent increase over 2023. Cherry exports from the United States are projected to cover a significant portion of domestic demand.
Peaches
Mexico's 2024 peach production is forecast at 266,400 metric tons (MT), a three percent increase over 2023, driven by increased domestic consumption and stagnant imports. Over the past decade, Mexico's peach industry has experienced notable fluctuations in both planted and harvested areas, with a general decline until around 2019, followed by a gradual increase. Production has been increasing in recent years, despite varying planted area, reflecting yield improvements due to enhanced agricultural practices, improved varieties, favorable climatic conditions, access to water, and consumer awareness. Mexico's peach consumption is covered primarily by domestic production and supplemented by minimal imports mainly from the United States and Chile. U.S. peach exports to Mexico are primarily from May to October.
Mexico Peach Area and Production
Cherries
Post forecasts Mexico's calendar year (CY) 2024 fresh cherry production at 139 MT, a six percent increase over 2023. Imports will continue to play a major role for Mexican consumers as Mexico is not a major cherry producer. Production was an estimated 130 MT in CY 2023, with Puebla and Chihuahua as the sole cherry producing states. Production has been steady since 2015. The United States provides over 90 percent of Mexico's cherry imports followed by Chile as a distant second place exporter, and exports are growing steadily.
Mexico Cherry Area and Production
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