Beer industry in Mexico - Statistics & Facts

Mexico has become a leading player in the global beer market in recent years. The popularity of beer manufactured in the country has meant a boost in exports and international sales. Although domestic consumption tends to not have drastic changes, international demand, particularly in the U.S., has led to a stark increase in production. By 2022, the Mexican market was estimated to be the third leading beer market in the world.

Domestic market

The beer industry is one of the most important beverage subsectors in Mexico. The country ranked as the third largest producer of beer in the Americas in 2022, only behind the United States and Brazil. Moreover, the industry's production value has grown in recent years. In 2022, Mexico produced 244 billion Mexican pesos worth of beer, approximately 68 percent more than the value reported in 2017.

International market

Mexican beers are also widely recognized and appreciated all over the world. In fact, Mexico manufactures one of the most valuable beer brands globally, Corona. As a result, the country is a net exporter of the product and beer exports have consistently increased year after year. In 2022, exports of beer from Mexico exceeded its imports by 5.45 billion U.S. dollars. Due to demand in foreign markets, Mexico has become the leading beer exporter on a global scale, with its main trade partner being the United States. In 2022, 97 percent of all beer exports from Mexico went to the United States.

Consumption

In Mexico, beer is a social drink to be enjoyed mostly but not exclusively at friends’ gatherings. The mild taste characteristic of Mexican beer also makes it popular for cocktails and other mixed beverages like micheladas. According to a 2023 survey, beer is one of the most regularly consumed beverages, and it is the most preferred alcoholic beverage for regular consumption. In fact, 6.1 billion liters of beer were consumed in Mexico in 2022, with around 98 percent accounting for alcoholic beer.

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Revenue of the beer market in Mexico: 24bn USD

Employees in the Mexican beer manufacturing industry: 13.8k

Establishments in the Mexican beer manufacturing industry: 93

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Mexico: beer industry revenue 2020-2029

Beer

Mexico: consumption per capita of the beer market 2018-2025, by sales channel

Brands & Leaders

Leading beer brands in Mexico 2023, by brand value

Overview

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Mexico: beer industry revenue 2020-2029
Revenue of the beer industry in Mexico from 2020 to 2029 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Premium Statistic Worldwide revenue of the beer market by country 2023
Worldwide revenue of the beer market by country 2023
Revenue of the beer market worldwide by country in 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Mexico: production value of beer 2013-2022
Production value of beer in Mexico from 2013 to 2022 (in billion Mexican pesos)
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Mexico: beer manufacturing industry sales value 2013-2022
Sales value of the beer manufacturing industry in Mexico from 2013 to 2022 (in billion Mexican pesos)
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Mexico: employment in the beer manufacturing industry 2018-2022
Number of employees in the beer manufacturing industry in Mexico from 2018 to 2022
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Mexico: establishments in the beer manufacturing industry 2013-2022
Number of establishments in the beer manufacturing industry in Mexico from 2013 to 2022

Trade

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Mexico: beer exports and imports value 2012-2023
Trade value of beer in Mexico from 2012 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Mexico: beer industry foreign trade balance 2015-2022
Foreign trade balance of the beer industry in Mexico from 2015 to 2022 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Mexico: beer exports volume 2012-2023
Exports volume of beer from Mexico from 2012 to 2023 (in billion liters)
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Mexico: main partners for beer exports in 2023
Leading destinations for exports of beer from Mexico in 2023, based on export value (in million U.S. dollars)
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Mexico: beer import volume 2012-2023
Import volume of beer in Mexico from 2012 to 2023 (in million liters)
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Mexico: main import partners for beer 2023
Leading countries of origin for imports of beer to Mexico in 2023, based on import value (in 1,000 U.S. dollars)

Leading players

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Mexico: beer brand market share 2022
Market share of beer brands in Mexico in 2022
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Leading beer brands in Mexico 2023, by brand value
Leading beer brands in Mexico in 2023, by brand value (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Mexico: most valuable brands 2023
Leading Mexican brands worldwide in 2023, by brand value (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Most valuable brands in Latin America 2023
Leading Latin American brands in 2023, by brand value (in billion U.S. dollars)

Consumer behavior

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Mexico: beer consumption in 2018-2028
Beer consumption in Mexico from 2018 to 2028 (in billion liters)
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Mexico: best rated alcoholic beverage 2024
Ranking of the best rated alcoholic beverages in Mexico in 2024
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Mexico: main reasons why consumers chose a specific alcoholic beverage 2023
Main reasons why consumers in Mexico chose a specific alcoholic beverage in 2023
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Mexico: quarterly expenditure on alcoholic beverages 2016-2022
Quarterly expenditure on alcoholic beverages in Mexico from 2016 to 2022 (in billion Mexican pesos)

Revenue of the beer market in Mexico: 24bn USD

Employees in the Mexican beer manufacturing industry: 13.8k

Establishments in the Mexican beer manufacturing industry: 93

Key figures

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Foreign trade balance of the Mexican beer industry
5.45bn USD
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Mexico: beer industry foreign trade balance 2015-2022
Mexican beer export volume
3.95bn liters
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Mexico: beer exports volume 2012-2023
Leading destination of Mexican beer exports
United States
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Mexico: main partners for beer exports in 2023
Leading country of origin of Mexican beer imports
United States
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Mexico: main import partners for beer 2023

Leading beer brand in the Mexican market
Corona
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Mexico: beer brand market share 2022
Most popular beer brand in Mexico
Modelo Especial
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Most popular beer brands in Mexico November 2023
Average cost of beer per unit in Mexico
2.8 USD
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Mexico: beer price per unit 2019-2029, by segment
Per capita beer consumption volume in Mexico
59 l
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Mexico: Consumption volume per capita of beer 2019-2029