Mexico: total agricultural area 1980-2021
The agricultural area in Mexico amounted to 97.13 million hectares in 2021, a value similar to the one reported a year earlier. Between 2001 and 2021, the agricultural area decreased by almost nine percent. That year, Mexico's arable land reached over 23 million hectares. About 95 percent of that land is for permanent crops.
Crop production
Mexico is home to a diverse range of crops that are cultivated in its different regions and climates. Some staples include grains and fruits, as well as fodder and other industrial crops. The country is the third-largest agricultural producer in Latin America and the Caribbean, and it is the leading producer and exporter of avocados in the region.
Agricultural exports
As with other Latin American countries, exports are an important aspect of Mexico's agricultural sector. Some of the leading agricultural products exported from Mexico are berries, avocados, and tomatoes. In fact, Mexico is the largest exporter of avocados worldwide. Mexico's most important trade partner when it comes to agricultural products is the United States.
