Mexico berry production continues expanding

Mexico’s berry industry continues to expand as producers invest in technology and respond to strong export demand, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Berry Annual Voluntary report (MX2026-0015).

Blackberries

Blackberry production in Mexico is estimated at 250,000 metric tons in 2025, up 3% from 243,000 MT in 2024. Mexico remains the largest blackberry producer globally, with production concentrated mainly in Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima, Baja California and Sinaloa, which together account for 99.5% of national output.

Raspberries

Raspberry production is estimated at 219,000 MT in 2025, a 7% increase from 205,000 MT in 2024. Growth is linked to improved water management, expanded planted area and the availability of skilled labour. The report places raspberry planted area at 11,220 hectares.

Strawberries

Strawberry production is estimated at 700,000 MT in 2025, up 6% from 661,260 MT in 2024, supported by expanded planted area and the adoption of modern agricultural practices aimed at improving yields.

Blueberries

Blueberry production is estimated at 73,500 MT in 2025, a 9% decrease compared with 2024, mainly due to a shortened harvest period.

Exports

Total berry exports — including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries — are estimated at 752,000 MT in 2025, up 5% from 716,000 MT in 2024. The United States remains the main destination, accounting for around 85% of shipments, followed by markets such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Hong Kong.

Imports

Mexico imports relatively small volumes of berries as domestic production largely covers internal demand. Imports are estimated at 57,000 MT in 2025, consisting mainly of 36,000 MT of strawberries and 20,000 MT of blueberries, with the United States as the main supplier.

source and graphics: fas.usda.gov, scirp.org