Slight decrease in Mexico's table grape production projected for the 2021/22 campaign

In the campaign 2021/22 (May-April), Mexico’s table grape production is expected to decrease by 7% year-over-year, totaling 352.332 tons, according to the recent GAIN report from USDA. The decrease is explained by bad weather and rain shortages mainly in Baja California and Sonora, the main producing states for this fruit.

Planted area is forecast at 23.394 hectares, 13% lower YOY, due to the dehydration effects of high heat affecting vineyards, even though over 90% of the table grape area planted is irrigated.

In spite of having sufficient volumes to meet domestic demand, Mexican consumers prefer a wider selection of varieties from the U.S and Chile. By this means, Mexico’s imports are projected to increase by 7% compared to the previous campaign, totaling 105.201 tons. 

Export forecast is at 201.470 tons. Most of Mexico's table grape exports go to the U.S.

Mexico’s main varieties are Flame, Sugraone, Perlette, and Red Globe.