Bank of Mexico: The agricultural surplus is at its lowest level since 2016
According to data from the Bank of Mexico, the country's agri-food trade balance in 2025 registered a surplus of 4,066 million dollars, which meant a drop of 47% compared to the 8,819 million dollars registered in 2024.
This figure resulted from a historic increase in corn imports and a drop in exports of meat products and tomatoes, due to tariff barriers imposed by the United States government.
The lowest agri-food trade balance in a decade
Mexican agricultural exports reached a value of $51.187 billion, while imports totaled $46.521 billion. This surplus is the lowest recorded since 2016, when it stood at $3.259 billion.
In addition to trade disputes with the US, Mexico's main trading partner, the value of products sold abroad fell by 5.4%, while imports from other countries increased by 2.7%. Although this sector showed declining figures, the Mexican agri-food industry ranked third among the segments with the highest export volumes.
The screwworm continues to be a key factor for the livestock sector
According to the Agricultural Markets Consulting Group, this drop in the surplus was accelerated by a decrease in shipments within the livestock sector, both live cattle and meat products, registering 2,928 million dollars compared to 3,744 million dollars in 2024.
This is a direct consequence of the closure of the border with the United States, specifically to these goods, due to the Cattle Screwworm health emergency, a measure that has generated losses of up to $9.301 billion for Mexican ranchers, according to independent consultants.
The value of oilseeds increases by more than 30%
Meanwhile, the increase in foreign purchases of grains and oilseeds was a key factor in these results, increasing by 32% in 2025 and registering an expenditure of 14,907 million dollars.
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