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Mexico Beer Industry Statistics

Mexico's beer industry thrives as a dominant global producer and exporter.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2022, per capita beer consumption in Mexico reached 65 liters.

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Mexicans consumed 89 million hectoliters of beer in 2022.

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Beer accounts for 65% of alcohol consumption volume in Mexico.

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Urban areas consume 70% of Mexico's total beer volume.

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Average Mexican adult drinks 120 liters of beer per year in 2023.

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Off-trade beer sales represent 55% of total consumption in Mexico.

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Craft beer consumption grew to 2% market share in 2022.

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Northern Mexico regions have 80 liters per capita consumption.

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40% of beer consumed in Mexico is during summer months.

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Women represent 35% of beer consumers in Mexico as of 2023.

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Premium beer segment consumption rose 12% in 2022.

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On-trade consumption (bars/restaurants) fell to 45% post-COVID.

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Millennials (25-40) account for 50% of beer volume consumed.

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Low-alcohol beer consumption increased 20% in 2022.

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Jalisco state has the highest per capita at 90 liters.

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25% of consumption is imported beer brands.

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Seasonal consumption peaks at 15 million hectoliters in Q3.

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Non-alcoholic beer consumption tripled to 1.5 million hl in 2022.

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Average price paid per liter of beer consumed: 25 MXN in 2023.

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18-24 age group consumes 30 liters per capita.

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Cans packaging share in consumption: 35%.

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Flavored beer consumption up 18% to 3% share.

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Rural consumption per capita: 50 liters.

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Festival beer sales: 5 million hl annually.

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Zero-alcohol variants: 2% of total consumption.

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Baja California consumption highest at 95 l/capita.

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Home consumption rose to 60% post-pandemic.

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Organic beer consumption: 0.2% market penetration.

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Sports events drive 10% consumption spike.

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45+ age group: 40% of total volume.

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Mexico exported 5.2 billion liters of beer in 2022, valued at $6.8 billion USD.

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USA received 85% of Mexico's beer exports in 2022.

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Beer exports grew 8% year-over-year to 32 million hectoliters in 2022.

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Corona brand exports from Mexico: 2.8 billion liters in 2022.

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Mexico imported 0.8 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, mainly from USA.

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Exports to Europe increased 15% to 1.2 billion liters in 2023.

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Modelo Especial exports hit 1.5 billion liters to USA in 2022.

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Beer export value per liter averaged $1.35 USD in 2022.

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China became top Asian market with 200 million liters imported in 2022.

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Australia imported 450 million liters of Mexican beer in 2022.

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Export growth to Canada: 10% to 800 million liters in 2023.

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95% of exports are in returnable packaging for US market.

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Brazil imports rose 25% to 150 million liters in 2022.

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Duty-free exports under USMCA totaled 4.5 billion liters.

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UK post-Brexit imports: 300 million liters annually.

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Import tariffs on beer into Mexico average 20-35%.

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Hops imports from USA: 4,500 tons valued at $25 million in 2022.

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Exports to Japan: 100 million liters in 2022.

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Value of beer exports to USA: $5.8 billion.

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Malt imports: 1.2 million tons valued $800 million.

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Beer export volume to UK: 250 million liters.

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India market entry: 50 million liters projected 2023.

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Packaging exports: 80% aluminum cans to USA.

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Chile imports: 120 million liters annually.

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EU beer imports from Mexico up 20%.

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Logistics costs for exports: 15% of value.

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Beer exports employ 100,000 in logistics.

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Colombia receives 80 million liters yearly.

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Yeast imports for brewing: $10 million value.

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Grupo Modelo holds 58% market share in 2023.

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Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma (Heineken) has 28% share.

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Constellation Brands exports 70% of its Mexican production.

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Corona Extra is the top brand with 22% volume share.

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Modelo Especial grew 10% in sales to 15% share.

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Heineken brand market share: 12% in 2022.

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Femsa (Coca-Cola Femsa) produces 20% of volume via Imbera.

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Craft brands like Minerva hold 1.5% combined share.

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Tecate brand sales: 8 million hl in 2022.

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Pacifico is top in craft-premium with 4% share.

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Victoria beer: 6% market share, nostalgic favorite.

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Indio beer production: 2.5 million hl annually.

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New entrant brands captured 0.5% share in 2023.

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AB InBev's total Mexican sales: 25 million hl.

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Sol beer exports 500 million bottles to USA yearly.

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Bohemia premium holds 2% share in high-end segment.

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Dos Equis (XX) declining to 3% share amid competition.

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Negra Modelo dark beer: 1.8% share growth 5%.

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Over 1,200 craft breweries operate in Mexico in 2023.

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Bianca craft brand 0.3% share rising fast.

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XX Lager sales decline 5% to 2.5% share.

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Beer market in Mexico valued at $15.2 billion USD in 2022.

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Beer industry contributes 2.1% to Mexico's GDP in 2022.

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Industry employed 450,000 direct jobs in 2022.

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Tax revenue from beer: $4.5 billion USD in 2022.

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Market grew 5.2% CAGR from 2018-2023.

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Premium segment market share: 25% in 2023.

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Average retail price: 28 MXN per 355ml bottle in 2023.

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Inflation impact on beer prices: 7.5% rise in 2022.

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E-commerce beer sales grew 30% to $1.2 billion in 2022.

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Industry investments: $3 billion USD in 2022.

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Forecast market size: $20 billion by 2028.

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Excise tax per liter: 26.5% of CIF value.

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Supply chain costs rose 12% due to logistics in 2022.

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Market concentration: Top 3 firms hold 92% share.

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Tourism boosts beer sales by 15% in resort areas.

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Sustainability investments: $500 million in 2022.

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Digital marketing spend: 20% of total advertising budget.

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Market forecast CAGR 4.8% to 2028.

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Indirect jobs from beer: 1 million total.

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Advertising spend: $450 million USD annually.

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Craft market value: $300 million in 2022.

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Price per hectoliter wholesale: 1,200 MXN.

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Super-premium segment growth: 15% YoY.

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VAT on beer sales: 16% standard rate.

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Export contribution to balance of trade: $6 billion surplus.

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Rivalry index high with HHI 2,800.

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CSR spend by industry: $200 million yearly.

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Forecast volume growth 3% annually.

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Regional market leader: North 40% share.

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In 2022, Mexico produced 108.2 million hectoliters of beer, making it the 4th largest producer globally.

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Mexican beer production grew by 4.5% from 2021 to 2022, reaching a record high.

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Over 90% of Mexican beer production occurs in the states of Zacatecas, Jalisco, Chihuahua, and Nuevo León.

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In 2023, Grupo Modelo produced 52 million hectoliters of beer in Mexico.

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Craft beer production in Mexico reached 1.2 million hectoliters in 2022, up 15% year-over-year.

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Mexico's beer production capacity exceeds 120 million hectoliters annually as of 2023.

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The Obregón brewery in Navojoa, Sonora, has an annual capacity of 8 million hectoliters.

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In 2021, water usage per hectoliter of beer produced in Mexico averaged 3.8 hectoliters.

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Mexico invested $2.5 billion USD in new brewing facilities between 2018-2022.

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Barley for beer production in Mexico totaled 450,000 tons in 2022.

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Hops imports for Mexican beer production reached 5,200 tons in 2022.

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Energy consumption in Mexican breweries averaged 150 kWh per hectoliter in 2022.

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75% of Mexican beer production uses returnable glass bottles.

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The Toluca brewery produces 6 million hectoliters annually for Corona brand.

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Waste recycling rate in Mexican beer production reached 98% in 2022.

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Mexico's beer production per capita is 85 liters annually as of 2022.

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Automated production lines in top Mexican breweries handle 100,000 bottles per hour.

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CO2 emissions from beer production in Mexico totaled 1.2 million tons in 2022.

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65% of beer production in Mexico is light beer variants.

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Expansion in Zacatecas added 4 million hectoliters to production capacity in 2023.

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In 2022, Mexico's beer market revenue was MXN 320 billion.

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Beer production facilities number 45 major plants in Mexico.

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Rice usage in beer production: 300,000 tons annually.

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Solar energy powers 30% of brewery operations.

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Bottle production for beer: 25 billion units yearly.

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Malt production local: 200,000 tons, imports 600,000.

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Brewery R&D spend: $150 million in 2022.

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Forget what you know about sipping on vacation; last year alone, Mexico's vast brewing empire poured out over 108 million hectoliters of beer, solidifying its place as the world's fourth-largest producer and a global export powerhouse.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, Mexico produced 108.2 million hectoliters of beer, making it the 4th largest producer globally.
Mexican beer production grew by 4.5% from 2021 to 2022, reaching a record high.
Over 90% of Mexican beer production occurs in the states of Zacatecas, Jalisco, Chihuahua, and Nuevo León.
In 2022, per capita beer consumption in Mexico reached 65 liters.
Mexicans consumed 89 million hectoliters of beer in 2022.
Beer accounts for 65% of alcohol consumption volume in Mexico.
Mexico exported 5.2 billion liters of beer in 2022, valued at $6.8 billion USD.
USA received 85% of Mexico's beer exports in 2022.
Beer exports grew 8% year-over-year to 32 million hectoliters in 2022.
Beer market in Mexico valued at $15.2 billion USD in 2022.
Beer industry contributes 2.1% to Mexico's GDP in 2022.
Industry employed 450,000 direct jobs in 2022.
Grupo Modelo holds 58% market share in 2023.
Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma (Heineken) has 28% share.
Constellation Brands exports 70% of its Mexican production.

Mexico's beer industry thrives as a dominant global producer and exporter.

Consumption Statistics

In 2022, per capita beer consumption in Mexico reached 65 liters.
Mexicans consumed 89 million hectoliters of beer in 2022.
Beer accounts for 65% of alcohol consumption volume in Mexico.
Urban areas consume 70% of Mexico's total beer volume.
Average Mexican adult drinks 120 liters of beer per year in 2023.
Off-trade beer sales represent 55% of total consumption in Mexico.
Craft beer consumption grew to 2% market share in 2022.
Northern Mexico regions have 80 liters per capita consumption.
40% of beer consumed in Mexico is during summer months.
Women represent 35% of beer consumers in Mexico as of 2023.
Premium beer segment consumption rose 12% in 2022.
On-trade consumption (bars/restaurants) fell to 45% post-COVID.
Millennials (25-40) account for 50% of beer volume consumed.
Low-alcohol beer consumption increased 20% in 2022.
Jalisco state has the highest per capita at 90 liters.
25% of consumption is imported beer brands.
Seasonal consumption peaks at 15 million hectoliters in Q3.
Non-alcoholic beer consumption tripled to 1.5 million hl in 2022.
Average price paid per liter of beer consumed: 25 MXN in 2023.
18-24 age group consumes 30 liters per capita.
Cans packaging share in consumption: 35%.
Flavored beer consumption up 18% to 3% share.
Rural consumption per capita: 50 liters.
Festival beer sales: 5 million hl annually.
Zero-alcohol variants: 2% of total consumption.
Baja California consumption highest at 95 l/capita.
Home consumption rose to 60% post-pandemic.
Organic beer consumption: 0.2% market penetration.
Sports events drive 10% consumption spike.
45+ age group: 40% of total volume.

Consumption Statistics Interpretation

While Mexico's national identity is practically brewed into its 65-liter-per-capita average, the real story bubbles beneath the surface: a nation of sophisticated, home-drinking millennials is quietly driving a premium, flavored, and even non-alcoholic revolution, all while the classic summer *cerveza* in the north remains a sacred, if slightly tipsy, ritual.

Export and Import Statistics

Mexico exported 5.2 billion liters of beer in 2022, valued at $6.8 billion USD.
USA received 85% of Mexico's beer exports in 2022.
Beer exports grew 8% year-over-year to 32 million hectoliters in 2022.
Corona brand exports from Mexico: 2.8 billion liters in 2022.
Mexico imported 0.8 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, mainly from USA.
Exports to Europe increased 15% to 1.2 billion liters in 2023.
Modelo Especial exports hit 1.5 billion liters to USA in 2022.
Beer export value per liter averaged $1.35 USD in 2022.
China became top Asian market with 200 million liters imported in 2022.
Australia imported 450 million liters of Mexican beer in 2022.
Export growth to Canada: 10% to 800 million liters in 2023.
95% of exports are in returnable packaging for US market.
Brazil imports rose 25% to 150 million liters in 2022.
Duty-free exports under USMCA totaled 4.5 billion liters.
UK post-Brexit imports: 300 million liters annually.
Import tariffs on beer into Mexico average 20-35%.
Hops imports from USA: 4,500 tons valued at $25 million in 2022.
Exports to Japan: 100 million liters in 2022.
Value of beer exports to USA: $5.8 billion.
Malt imports: 1.2 million tons valued $800 million.
Beer export volume to UK: 250 million liters.
India market entry: 50 million liters projected 2023.
Packaging exports: 80% aluminum cans to USA.
Chile imports: 120 million liters annually.
EU beer imports from Mexico up 20%.
Logistics costs for exports: 15% of value.
Beer exports employ 100,000 in logistics.
Colombia receives 80 million liters yearly.
Yeast imports for brewing: $10 million value.

Export and Import Statistics Interpretation

While Mexico expertly floods the world, especially its parched northern neighbor, with oceans of cerveza, it shrewdly keeps its own thirst and supply chain firmly under control, proving it’s both the life of the party and the master of the trade balance.

Industry Players and Brands Statistics

Grupo Modelo holds 58% market share in 2023.
Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma (Heineken) has 28% share.
Constellation Brands exports 70% of its Mexican production.
Corona Extra is the top brand with 22% volume share.
Modelo Especial grew 10% in sales to 15% share.
Heineken brand market share: 12% in 2022.
Femsa (Coca-Cola Femsa) produces 20% of volume via Imbera.
Craft brands like Minerva hold 1.5% combined share.
Tecate brand sales: 8 million hl in 2022.
Pacifico is top in craft-premium with 4% share.
Victoria beer: 6% market share, nostalgic favorite.
Indio beer production: 2.5 million hl annually.
New entrant brands captured 0.5% share in 2023.
AB InBev's total Mexican sales: 25 million hl.
Sol beer exports 500 million bottles to USA yearly.
Bohemia premium holds 2% share in high-end segment.
Dos Equis (XX) declining to 3% share amid competition.
Negra Modelo dark beer: 1.8% share growth 5%.
Over 1,200 craft breweries operate in Mexico in 2023.
Bianca craft brand 0.3% share rising fast.
XX Lager sales decline 5% to 2.5% share.

Industry Players and Brands Statistics Interpretation

While Mexico's beer landscape remains dominated by a powerful duopoly—with Grupo Modelo and Heineken holding a collective stranglehold of 86% of the market—the real story is in the subtle shifts, where burgeoning craft breweries nip at the giants' heels, Modelo Especial climbs on Corona's back, and once-stalwart brands like Dos Equis watch their share erode in the fierce battle for the drinker's loyalty.

Market and Economic Statistics

Beer market in Mexico valued at $15.2 billion USD in 2022.
Beer industry contributes 2.1% to Mexico's GDP in 2022.
Industry employed 450,000 direct jobs in 2022.
Tax revenue from beer: $4.5 billion USD in 2022.
Market grew 5.2% CAGR from 2018-2023.
Premium segment market share: 25% in 2023.
Average retail price: 28 MXN per 355ml bottle in 2023.
Inflation impact on beer prices: 7.5% rise in 2022.
E-commerce beer sales grew 30% to $1.2 billion in 2022.
Industry investments: $3 billion USD in 2022.
Forecast market size: $20 billion by 2028.
Excise tax per liter: 26.5% of CIF value.
Supply chain costs rose 12% due to logistics in 2022.
Market concentration: Top 3 firms hold 92% share.
Tourism boosts beer sales by 15% in resort areas.
Sustainability investments: $500 million in 2022.
Digital marketing spend: 20% of total advertising budget.
Market forecast CAGR 4.8% to 2028.
Indirect jobs from beer: 1 million total.
Advertising spend: $450 million USD annually.
Craft market value: $300 million in 2022.
Price per hectoliter wholesale: 1,200 MXN.
Super-premium segment growth: 15% YoY.
VAT on beer sales: 16% standard rate.
Export contribution to balance of trade: $6 billion surplus.
Rivalry index high with HHI 2,800.
CSR spend by industry: $200 million yearly.
Forecast volume growth 3% annually.
Regional market leader: North 40% share.

Market and Economic Statistics Interpretation

While it may have been inflation, a punishing logistics market, and a 26.5% excise tax that gave brewers a headache in 2022, the Mexican beer industry nevertheless poured out a $15.2 billion market, employed nearly half a million people directly, and contributed enough to state coffers and GDP to prove it's not just the life of the party, but a serious economic engine keeping the lights on.

Production Statistics

In 2022, Mexico produced 108.2 million hectoliters of beer, making it the 4th largest producer globally.
Mexican beer production grew by 4.5% from 2021 to 2022, reaching a record high.
Over 90% of Mexican beer production occurs in the states of Zacatecas, Jalisco, Chihuahua, and Nuevo León.
In 2023, Grupo Modelo produced 52 million hectoliters of beer in Mexico.
Craft beer production in Mexico reached 1.2 million hectoliters in 2022, up 15% year-over-year.
Mexico's beer production capacity exceeds 120 million hectoliters annually as of 2023.
The Obregón brewery in Navojoa, Sonora, has an annual capacity of 8 million hectoliters.
In 2021, water usage per hectoliter of beer produced in Mexico averaged 3.8 hectoliters.
Mexico invested $2.5 billion USD in new brewing facilities between 2018-2022.
Barley for beer production in Mexico totaled 450,000 tons in 2022.
Hops imports for Mexican beer production reached 5,200 tons in 2022.
Energy consumption in Mexican breweries averaged 150 kWh per hectoliter in 2022.
75% of Mexican beer production uses returnable glass bottles.
The Toluca brewery produces 6 million hectoliters annually for Corona brand.
Waste recycling rate in Mexican beer production reached 98% in 2022.
Mexico's beer production per capita is 85 liters annually as of 2022.
Automated production lines in top Mexican breweries handle 100,000 bottles per hour.
CO2 emissions from beer production in Mexico totaled 1.2 million tons in 2022.
65% of beer production in Mexico is light beer variants.
Expansion in Zacatecas added 4 million hectoliters to production capacity in 2023.
In 2022, Mexico's beer market revenue was MXN 320 billion.
Beer production facilities number 45 major plants in Mexico.
Rice usage in beer production: 300,000 tons annually.
Solar energy powers 30% of brewery operations.
Bottle production for beer: 25 billion units yearly.
Malt production local: 200,000 tons, imports 600,000.
Brewery R&D spend: $150 million in 2022.

Production Statistics Interpretation

Mexico's brewing giants, powered by relentless investment and solar energy, are pouring out record-breaking volumes while wrestling with their water and carbon footprints, even as a feisty craft beer scene bubbles up to challenge the light-lager status quo.

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