Mexico Food and Beverage Sector Report 2025-2026

The food and beverage manufacturing sector is among the leading economic drivers in Mexico. As of September 2024, it accounted for 25.5% of total manufacturing output value and 5.2% of domestic GDP. By June 2024, total foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector reached USD 4.9bn, of which USD 4.1bn was directed to the beverages and tobacco sub-sector and USD 802mn to the food sub-sector. As one of the key global players in food trade, Mexico has reported historic trade surpluses in food and beverage products. The country's most exported food products are cereals, flour, starch, milk and bakers' wares preparation. Moreover, beer, soft drinks and bottled water exports play a key role. The sector reported a total of 1.05mn jobs as of November 2024, with the bakery sub-segment being the largest employer.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Food and beverage production" sector for Mexico. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Food and beverage production" sector in Mexico
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Mexico
• Ascertain Mexico’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Mexico.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors