Mexico and the United States remain closely connected through agricultural and food trade, with significant flows moving in both directions.
In 2025, U.S. agricultural imports from Mexico reached $43.8 billion. Major categories included fruits, vegetables, and distilled beverages.
Mexico, meanwhile, was the largest destination for U.S. agricultural and food exports, purchasing $30.63 billion in goods. Corn, other grains, cereals, meat, and dairy products were among the leading categories.
Some products are especially tied to the bilateral market. About 82% of Mexico’s tequila exports are shipped to the United States.
From January through July 2026, Mexican agricultural exports rose 2.1% from a year earlier, while imports increased 5.7%. As a result, Mexico’s agricultural trade surplus narrowed 15.9% to $4.45 billion, according to agricultural consultancy GCMA.
The reopening of the border to Mexican cattle in August also resumed an important livestock trade flow following restrictions introduced in November 2024.
Source: El Diario MX
