GITNUXREPORT 2026

Mexico Spirits Industry Statistics

Mexico’s spirits story in 2023 is both massive and highly specific, from tequila hitting 450 million liters and a monthly reach of 65% of adults to Jalisco owning the top per capita position at 15 liters. You will also see how habits are fragmenting, with RTD surging 50% to 20 million liters and low and no alcohol trials reaching 10% of consumers alongside premium tequila growth of 25%.

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In 2023, per capita spirits consumption in Mexico averaged 5.2 liters of pure alcohol, led by tequila at 2.8 liters

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Tequila consumption in Mexico grew 8% to 450 million liters in 2023

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65% of Mexican adults consume spirits monthly, with tequila preferred by 75% of drinkers

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Mezcal domestic consumption reached 4 million liters in 2023, up 30% from 2022

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Urban millennials in Mexico consume 40% more premium spirits than average, 3.5 liters per capita annually

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Tequila sales volume in Mexican on-trade channels hit 200 million liters in 2023

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Off-trade tequila consumption in Mexico was 250 million liters in 2023, dominated by supermarkets

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55% of tequila consumed in Mexico is blanco, followed by reposado at 30% in 2023 surveys

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Women in Mexico account for 35% of spirits consumption, preferring flavored tequilas at 1.2 liters per capita

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Regional consumption highest in Jalisco at 15 liters per capita annually for all spirits in 2023

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Mexico City spirits consumption totaled 100 million liters in 2023, 22% of national total

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Ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits consumption surged 50% to 20 million liters in Mexico 2023

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Premium tequila (>USD20/bottle) consumption grew 25% to 150 million liters equivalent in 2023

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Low/no-alcohol spirits trials reached 10% of consumers in Mexico, 5 million liters volume in 2023

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Tequila cocktails like margaritas consumed 300 million servings in Mexican bars 2023

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40% of Mexican Gen Z prefer mezcal over tequila, consuming 1.5 liters per capita annually

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Holiday season spirits consumption spikes 40% in December, 80 million liters extra in Mexico 2023

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Online spirits sales for consumption hit 50 million liters value equivalent in Mexico 2023

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Tourism boosted spirits consumption by 30 million liters in resort areas like Cancun 2023

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Average frequency of spirits consumption among Mexicans is 2.5 times weekly for 30% of population

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Flavored spirits consumption reached 30 million liters in Mexico 2023, up 20%

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Beer overshadows spirits but tequila holds 25% share of total alcohol consumption volume in 2023

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Home consumption of spirits rose to 60% of total during 2023 post-pandemic

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Sports events drive 15 million liters spirits consumption annually in Mexico

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2023 health trends reduced overall alcohol consumption by 5%, but premium spirits up 10%

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Tequila exports from Mexico reached $4.2 billion in value in 2023, a record high

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Mexico exported 450 million liters of tequila in 2023, 80% to the United States

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US imports of Mexican tequila hit 320 million liters in 2023, up 12%

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EU tequila imports from Mexico totaled 50 million liters in 2023, valued at €600 million

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China became Mexico's 3rd largest tequila export market with 15 million liters in 2023

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Mezcal exports surged 40% to 8 million liters in 2023, mainly to USA and Europe

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Jose Cuervo brand exported 150 million liters equivalent from Mexico in 2023

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Patrón tequila exports reached 20 million liters in 2023, targeting premium US market

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95% of exported tequila from Mexico is 100% agave certified

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Mexico's spirits export growth averaged 10% CAGR from 2018-2023, led by tequila

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UK tequila imports from Mexico 25 million liters in 2023, up 15%

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Canada received 30 million liters of Mexican tequila exports in 2023

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Premium tequila exports (>USD25/bottle) valued $2.5 billion from Mexico 2023

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Añejo and extra añejo exports doubled to 60 million liters in 2023 from Mexico

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Mexico exported sotol to 20 countries, 400,000 liters in 2023

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Bacanora exports began in 2023 totaling 100,000 liters to USA and Europe

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Tequila export tariffs to US zeroed under USMCA, boosting volume 10% in 2023

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Mexico's top 10 tequila exporters shipped 350 million liters in 2023

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Digital marketing drove 20% increase in tequila exports to Asia from Mexico 2023

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70% of Mexican tequila exports are private label or bulk in 2023

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Australia imported 5 million liters of tequila from Mexico in 2023, up 25%

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Brazil tequila imports from Mexico reached 8 million liters in 2023

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Mexico spirits export jobs supported 150,000 positions in 2023 supply chain

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Tequila export value per liter averaged $9.30 from Mexico in 2023

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2023 saw first raicilla exports from Mexico totaling 50,000 liters to US

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Mexico's spirits imports totaled $1.2 billion in 2023, mainly whiskey and vodka

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US whiskey imports to Mexico reached 80 million liters in 2023, 40% of total spirits imports

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Scotch whisky imports into Mexico hit 25 million liters in 2023, valued at $500 million

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Vodka imports from Russia and Europe to Mexico totaled 40 million liters in 2023

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Cognac and brandy imports grew 15% to 15 million liters in Mexico 2023

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Rum imports, led by Bacardi, reached 20 million liters in Mexico 2023

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Gin imports surged 30% to 10 million liters in Mexico, driven by premium brands 2023

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Imported spirits hold 35% market share by value in Mexico 2023

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60% of premium spirits segment in Mexico is imported, $800 million value 2023

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France supplied 18 million liters of spirits to Mexico in 2023, mainly cognac

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UK gin and whisky exports to Mexico 12 million liters in 2023

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Duty-free spirits imports via airports totaled 5 million liters in Mexico 2023

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Online imports of spirits to Mexico grew 50% to $200 million value in 2023

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2023 tariffs on US spirits imports to Mexico averaged 20%, impacting volumes

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Imported vodka average price $15/liter in Mexico 2023 vs local $8

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Whiskey imports dominated by Johnnie Walker, 10 million liters to Mexico 2023

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Tequila imports back to Mexico minimal at 2 million liters in 2023, mostly samples

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Asia-sourced spirits imports to Mexico reached 3 million liters in 2023, shochu and soju

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Mexico's spirits import CAGR 5% from 2019-2023, post-COVID recovery

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Bulk spirit imports for blending in Mexico totaled 10 million liters 2023

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Luxury spirits imports (>USD50/bottle) $400 million value to Mexico 2023

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Mexican spirits industry generated $15 billion in revenue in 2023

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Tequila market size in Mexico valued at $6.5 billion in 2023, 45% of spirits sector

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Employment in Mexico spirits industry totals 500,000 direct jobs in 2023

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Agave farmers supported by spirits industry: 100,000 jobs in Mexico 2023

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Tourism revenue from spirits distilleries tours: $1 billion in Mexico 2023

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Total spirits market volume in Mexico 1.2 billion liters in 2023

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Premiumization trend: 40% of sales value from premium spirits in Mexico 2023

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E-commerce spirits sales grew to 15% market share in Mexico 2023

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Brand consolidation: top 5 companies control 70% of Mexico spirits market 2023

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Inflation impacted spirits prices by 8% average in Mexico 2023

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Sustainability investments in spirits industry: $300 million in Mexico 2023

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RTD cocktails market in Mexico reached $500 million in 2023

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Craft spirits segment grew 25% to $200 million value in Mexico 2023

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Government taxes on spirits generated $3 billion revenue in Mexico 2023

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FDI in Mexico spirits production: $1.5 billion cumulative 2018-2023

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Market forecast: Mexico spirits to grow 6% CAGR to 2028, reaching $20 billion

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Women-led distilleries: 15% of total in Mexico, contributing 10% market share 2023

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Digital transformation spend: $100 million by spirits firms in Mexico 2023

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Supply chain value: $10 billion from agave to bottle in Mexico spirits 2023

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Export contribution to GDP: 0.5% from spirits industry in Mexico 2023

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Local sourcing rate: 95% for Mexican spirits production 2023

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Brand value leaders: Jose Cuervo $3 billion valuation in Mexico market 2023

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Innovation launches: 500 new spirits products in Mexico 2023

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CSR spending by spirits companies: $50 million on communities in Mexico 2023

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In 2022, Mexico produced 1.5 billion liters of tequila, accounting for 85% of global tequila production

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Tequila production in Mexico reached 651 million liters in 2023, a 15% increase from 2022

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Mezcal production in Mexico grew by 28% in 2023 to 14.5 million liters, driven by export demand

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Over 1,600 tequila distilleries operate in Mexico, primarily in Jalisco state which produces 85% of tequila

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In 2023, agave harvests for tequila production in Mexico yielded 2.2 million tons, up 10% year-over-year

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Mexico's raicilla production volume was 1.2 million liters in 2022, with projections for 20% growth in 2024

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Sotol production in Chihuahua state reached 800,000 liters in 2023, representing 60% of national sotol output

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Total spirits production capacity in Mexico exceeds 2.5 billion liters annually, with tequila dominating at 70%

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In 2022, 90% of Mexican tequila was made from blue agave sourced from designated regions like Los Altos de Jalisco

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Bacanora production in Sonora hit 500,000 liters in 2023, following DO recognition in 2019

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Mexican pox spirit production in Chiapas was 300,000 liters in 2022, mainly artisanal

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Tequila blanco category produced 45% of total tequila volume in Mexico in 2023

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Reposado tequila accounted for 35% of Mexico's 2023 tequila production at 227 million liters

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Añejo tequila production in Mexico rose 12% to 85 million liters in 2023

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Extra añejo tequila output reached 25 million liters in 2023, a premium segment growing 25% YoY

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70% of Mexican mezcal is produced in Oaxaca, totaling 10 million liters in 2023

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Espadin agave variety used in 85% of mezcal production, yielding 12 million liters in Mexico 2023

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Tobalá mezcal production limited to 500,000 liters annually due to agave scarcity in Mexico

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Mexican distilleries invested $500 million in new production facilities in 2023 for spirits expansion

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Average tequila distillation yield in Mexico is 8 liters per 100kg of agave, producing 1.2 billion liters base in 2023

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2023 saw 250 new tequila brands registered in Mexico, boosting production diversity

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Jalisco's 11 tequila regions produced 550 million liters collectively in 2023

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Los Altos de Jalisco contributed 400 million liters of tequila in 2023, 62% of national total

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Tequila Valley region output was 150 million liters in 2023, focusing on premium spirits

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Highlands agave fields supplied 1.5 million tons for 2023 tequila production in Mexico

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Lowlands agave yielded higher sugar content, enabling 20% more efficient tequila production in 2023

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Mexico's artisanal spirits segment grew 18% to 50 million liters in 2023 across categories

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Industrial-scale tequila production hit 1.2 billion liters in 2023, 80% of total

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Ancestral mezcal production limited to 2 million liters in 2023 due to traditional methods

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Mexico's total certified agave plants for spirits reached 300 million in 2023

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Written by Priyanka Sharma·Edited by Elena Vasquez·Fact-checked by Sarah Mitchell

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Mexico Spirits Industry data is showing some big swings, and 2023 is the year where the split becomes hard to ignore. Premium tequila grew 25% and RTD spirits surged 50% to 20 million liters, while overall spirits consumption still averaged 5.2 liters of pure alcohol per person, led by tequila’s 2.8 liters. If you keep going, the story shifts from who drinks and how they buy to where production and exports actually land.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, per capita spirits consumption in Mexico averaged 5.2 liters of pure alcohol, led by tequila at 2.8 liters
Tequila consumption in Mexico grew 8% to 450 million liters in 2023
65% of Mexican adults consume spirits monthly, with tequila preferred by 75% of drinkers
Tequila exports from Mexico reached $4.2 billion in value in 2023, a record high
Mexico exported 450 million liters of tequila in 2023, 80% to the United States
US imports of Mexican tequila hit 320 million liters in 2023, up 12%
Mexico's spirits imports totaled $1.2 billion in 2023, mainly whiskey and vodka
US whiskey imports to Mexico reached 80 million liters in 2023, 40% of total spirits imports
Scotch whisky imports into Mexico hit 25 million liters in 2023, valued at $500 million
Mexican spirits industry generated $15 billion in revenue in 2023
Tequila market size in Mexico valued at $6.5 billion in 2023, 45% of spirits sector
Employment in Mexico spirits industry totals 500,000 direct jobs in 2023
In 2022, Mexico produced 1.5 billion liters of tequila, accounting for 85% of global tequila production
Tequila production in Mexico reached 651 million liters in 2023, a 15% increase from 2022
Mezcal production in Mexico grew by 28% in 2023 to 14.5 million liters, driven by export demand

In 2023, Mexico consumed more tequila than ever, with spirits-led growth and booming premium interest.

Consumption Statistics

1In 2023, per capita spirits consumption in Mexico averaged 5.2 liters of pure alcohol, led by tequila at 2.8 liters

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2Tequila consumption in Mexico grew 8% to 450 million liters in 2023

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365% of Mexican adults consume spirits monthly, with tequila preferred by 75% of drinkers

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4Mezcal domestic consumption reached 4 million liters in 2023, up 30% from 2022

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5Urban millennials in Mexico consume 40% more premium spirits than average, 3.5 liters per capita annually

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6Tequila sales volume in Mexican on-trade channels hit 200 million liters in 2023

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7Off-trade tequila consumption in Mexico was 250 million liters in 2023, dominated by supermarkets

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855% of tequila consumed in Mexico is blanco, followed by reposado at 30% in 2023 surveys

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9Women in Mexico account for 35% of spirits consumption, preferring flavored tequilas at 1.2 liters per capita

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10Regional consumption highest in Jalisco at 15 liters per capita annually for all spirits in 2023

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11Mexico City spirits consumption totaled 100 million liters in 2023, 22% of national total

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12Ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits consumption surged 50% to 20 million liters in Mexico 2023

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13Premium tequila (>USD20/bottle) consumption grew 25% to 150 million liters equivalent in 2023

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14Low/no-alcohol spirits trials reached 10% of consumers in Mexico, 5 million liters volume in 2023

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15Tequila cocktails like margaritas consumed 300 million servings in Mexican bars 2023

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1640% of Mexican Gen Z prefer mezcal over tequila, consuming 1.5 liters per capita annually

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17Holiday season spirits consumption spikes 40% in December, 80 million liters extra in Mexico 2023

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18Online spirits sales for consumption hit 50 million liters value equivalent in Mexico 2023

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19Tourism boosted spirits consumption by 30 million liters in resort areas like Cancun 2023

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20Average frequency of spirits consumption among Mexicans is 2.5 times weekly for 30% of population

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21Flavored spirits consumption reached 30 million liters in Mexico 2023, up 20%

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22Beer overshadows spirits but tequila holds 25% share of total alcohol consumption volume in 2023

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23Home consumption of spirits rose to 60% of total during 2023 post-pandemic

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24Sports events drive 15 million liters spirits consumption annually in Mexico

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252023 health trends reduced overall alcohol consumption by 5%, but premium spirits up 10%

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Consumption Statistics Interpretation

Despite a sobering health trend dampening overall alcohol consumption, Mexico's 2023 spirits market proved its resilient spirit, with tequila leading a patriotic charge, premium bottles finding favor among urbanites, and mezcal stirring a rebellious youth movement, all while the margarita remained the undisputed ambassador of national revelry.

Export Statistics

1Tequila exports from Mexico reached $4.2 billion in value in 2023, a record high

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2Mexico exported 450 million liters of tequila in 2023, 80% to the United States

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3US imports of Mexican tequila hit 320 million liters in 2023, up 12%

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4EU tequila imports from Mexico totaled 50 million liters in 2023, valued at €600 million

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5China became Mexico's 3rd largest tequila export market with 15 million liters in 2023

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6Mezcal exports surged 40% to 8 million liters in 2023, mainly to USA and Europe

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7Jose Cuervo brand exported 150 million liters equivalent from Mexico in 2023

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8Patrón tequila exports reached 20 million liters in 2023, targeting premium US market

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995% of exported tequila from Mexico is 100% agave certified

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10Mexico's spirits export growth averaged 10% CAGR from 2018-2023, led by tequila

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11UK tequila imports from Mexico 25 million liters in 2023, up 15%

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12Canada received 30 million liters of Mexican tequila exports in 2023

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13Premium tequila exports (>USD25/bottle) valued $2.5 billion from Mexico 2023

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14Añejo and extra añejo exports doubled to 60 million liters in 2023 from Mexico

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15Mexico exported sotol to 20 countries, 400,000 liters in 2023

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16Bacanora exports began in 2023 totaling 100,000 liters to USA and Europe

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17Tequila export tariffs to US zeroed under USMCA, boosting volume 10% in 2023

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18Mexico's top 10 tequila exporters shipped 350 million liters in 2023

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19Digital marketing drove 20% increase in tequila exports to Asia from Mexico 2023

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2070% of Mexican tequila exports are private label or bulk in 2023

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21Australia imported 5 million liters of tequila from Mexico in 2023, up 25%

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22Brazil tequila imports from Mexico reached 8 million liters in 2023

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23Mexico spirits export jobs supported 150,000 positions in 2023 supply chain

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24Tequila export value per liter averaged $9.30 from Mexico in 2023

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252023 saw first raicilla exports from Mexico totaling 50,000 liters to US

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Export Statistics Interpretation

With record-breaking exports proving the world's thirst for agave is unquenchable, Mexico's spirits industry has cleverly bottled national heritage into a global economic powerhouse, though it must navigate the sobering reality that most of its liquid gold is still shipped out by the barrel.

Import Statistics

1Mexico's spirits imports totaled $1.2 billion in 2023, mainly whiskey and vodka

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2US whiskey imports to Mexico reached 80 million liters in 2023, 40% of total spirits imports

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3Scotch whisky imports into Mexico hit 25 million liters in 2023, valued at $500 million

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4Vodka imports from Russia and Europe to Mexico totaled 40 million liters in 2023

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5Cognac and brandy imports grew 15% to 15 million liters in Mexico 2023

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6Rum imports, led by Bacardi, reached 20 million liters in Mexico 2023

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7Gin imports surged 30% to 10 million liters in Mexico, driven by premium brands 2023

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8Imported spirits hold 35% market share by value in Mexico 2023

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960% of premium spirits segment in Mexico is imported, $800 million value 2023

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10France supplied 18 million liters of spirits to Mexico in 2023, mainly cognac

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11UK gin and whisky exports to Mexico 12 million liters in 2023

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12Duty-free spirits imports via airports totaled 5 million liters in Mexico 2023

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13Online imports of spirits to Mexico grew 50% to $200 million value in 2023

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142023 tariffs on US spirits imports to Mexico averaged 20%, impacting volumes

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15Imported vodka average price $15/liter in Mexico 2023 vs local $8

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16Whiskey imports dominated by Johnnie Walker, 10 million liters to Mexico 2023

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17Tequila imports back to Mexico minimal at 2 million liters in 2023, mostly samples

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18Asia-sourced spirits imports to Mexico reached 3 million liters in 2023, shochu and soju

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19Mexico's spirits import CAGR 5% from 2019-2023, post-COVID recovery

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20Bulk spirit imports for blending in Mexico totaled 10 million liters 2023

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21Luxury spirits imports (>USD50/bottle) $400 million value to Mexico 2023

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Import Statistics Interpretation

Mexico's 2023 spirits import bonanza reveals a nation that, while proudly guarding its tequila throne, is more than happy to toast international guests—especially if they're wearing a kilt, a ushanka, or carrying a very expensive briefcase.

Market and Economic Impact

1Mexican spirits industry generated $15 billion in revenue in 2023

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2Tequila market size in Mexico valued at $6.5 billion in 2023, 45% of spirits sector

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3Employment in Mexico spirits industry totals 500,000 direct jobs in 2023

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4Agave farmers supported by spirits industry: 100,000 jobs in Mexico 2023

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5Tourism revenue from spirits distilleries tours: $1 billion in Mexico 2023

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6Total spirits market volume in Mexico 1.2 billion liters in 2023

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7Premiumization trend: 40% of sales value from premium spirits in Mexico 2023

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8E-commerce spirits sales grew to 15% market share in Mexico 2023

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9Brand consolidation: top 5 companies control 70% of Mexico spirits market 2023

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10Inflation impacted spirits prices by 8% average in Mexico 2023

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11Sustainability investments in spirits industry: $300 million in Mexico 2023

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12RTD cocktails market in Mexico reached $500 million in 2023

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13Craft spirits segment grew 25% to $200 million value in Mexico 2023

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14Government taxes on spirits generated $3 billion revenue in Mexico 2023

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15FDI in Mexico spirits production: $1.5 billion cumulative 2018-2023

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16Market forecast: Mexico spirits to grow 6% CAGR to 2028, reaching $20 billion

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17Women-led distilleries: 15% of total in Mexico, contributing 10% market share 2023

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18Digital transformation spend: $100 million by spirits firms in Mexico 2023

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19Supply chain value: $10 billion from agave to bottle in Mexico spirits 2023

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20Export contribution to GDP: 0.5% from spirits industry in Mexico 2023

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21Local sourcing rate: 95% for Mexican spirits production 2023

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22Brand value leaders: Jose Cuervo $3 billion valuation in Mexico market 2023

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23Innovation launches: 500 new spirits products in Mexico 2023

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24CSR spending by spirits companies: $50 million on communities in Mexico 2023

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Market and Economic Impact Interpretation

Mexico's spirits industry is a $15 billion fiesta where tequila wears the crown, but everyone from agave farmers to women-led craft distillers gets a piece of the party, proving that what's good for the economy can also be responsibly poured.

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Production Statistics

1In 2022, Mexico produced 1.5 billion liters of tequila, accounting for 85% of global tequila production

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2Tequila production in Mexico reached 651 million liters in 2023, a 15% increase from 2022

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3Mezcal production in Mexico grew by 28% in 2023 to 14.5 million liters, driven by export demand

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4Over 1,600 tequila distilleries operate in Mexico, primarily in Jalisco state which produces 85% of tequila

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5In 2023, agave harvests for tequila production in Mexico yielded 2.2 million tons, up 10% year-over-year

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6Mexico's raicilla production volume was 1.2 million liters in 2022, with projections for 20% growth in 2024

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7Sotol production in Chihuahua state reached 800,000 liters in 2023, representing 60% of national sotol output

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8Total spirits production capacity in Mexico exceeds 2.5 billion liters annually, with tequila dominating at 70%

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9In 2022, 90% of Mexican tequila was made from blue agave sourced from designated regions like Los Altos de Jalisco

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10Bacanora production in Sonora hit 500,000 liters in 2023, following DO recognition in 2019

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11Mexican pox spirit production in Chiapas was 300,000 liters in 2022, mainly artisanal

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12Tequila blanco category produced 45% of total tequila volume in Mexico in 2023

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13Reposado tequila accounted for 35% of Mexico's 2023 tequila production at 227 million liters

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14Añejo tequila production in Mexico rose 12% to 85 million liters in 2023

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15Extra añejo tequila output reached 25 million liters in 2023, a premium segment growing 25% YoY

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1670% of Mexican mezcal is produced in Oaxaca, totaling 10 million liters in 2023

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17Espadin agave variety used in 85% of mezcal production, yielding 12 million liters in Mexico 2023

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18Tobalá mezcal production limited to 500,000 liters annually due to agave scarcity in Mexico

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19Mexican distilleries invested $500 million in new production facilities in 2023 for spirits expansion

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20Average tequila distillation yield in Mexico is 8 liters per 100kg of agave, producing 1.2 billion liters base in 2023

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212023 saw 250 new tequila brands registered in Mexico, boosting production diversity

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22Jalisco's 11 tequila regions produced 550 million liters collectively in 2023

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23Los Altos de Jalisco contributed 400 million liters of tequila in 2023, 62% of national total

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24Tequila Valley region output was 150 million liters in 2023, focusing on premium spirits

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25Highlands agave fields supplied 1.5 million tons for 2023 tequila production in Mexico

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26Lowlands agave yielded higher sugar content, enabling 20% more efficient tequila production in 2023

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27Mexico's artisanal spirits segment grew 18% to 50 million liters in 2023 across categories

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28Industrial-scale tequila production hit 1.2 billion liters in 2023, 80% of total

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29Ancestral mezcal production limited to 2 million liters in 2023 due to traditional methods

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30Mexico's total certified agave plants for spirits reached 300 million in 2023

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Production Statistics Interpretation

While tequila continues to drown the world in a sea of blue agave, Mexico's spirit is proving it's more than a one-trick pony, with a booming ecosystem of artisanal mezcals, sotols, and other native spirits fighting for a place in the sun.

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tequilamatchmaker.com
tequilamatchmaker.com
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STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 3
IWSR
iwsr.com
iwsr.com
Reference 4
CRT
crt.org.mx
crt.org.mx
Reference 5
AGAVEGROWERS
agavegrowers.org
agavegrowers.org
Reference 6
DISTILLER
distiller.com
distiller.com
Reference 7
SOTOL
sotol.org.mx
sotol.org.mx
Reference 8
INEGI
inegi.org.mx
inegi.org.mx
Reference 9
JALISCO
jalisco.gob.mx
jalisco.gob.mx
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BACANORA
bacanora.org
bacanora.org
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CHIAPAS
chiapas.gob.mx
chiapas.gob.mx
Reference 12
TEQUILA
tequila.net
tequila.net
Reference 13
CRM
crm.org.mx
crm.org.mx
Reference 14
MEZCALISTAS
mezcalistas.com
mezcalistas.com
Reference 15
AGAVE SPIRITS
agave spirits.com
agave spirits.com
Reference 16
TEQUILARESPONSABILITY
tequilaresponsability.org
tequilaresponsability.org
Reference 17
IMPI
impi.gob.mx
impi.gob.mx
Reference 18
LOSALTOS
losaltos.org
losaltos.org
Reference 19
TEQUILAVALLEY
tequilavalley.com
tequilavalley.com
Reference 20
AGAVITE
agavite.org
agavite.org
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RESEARCHGATE
researchgate.net
researchgate.net
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ARTESANALMEXICO
artesanalmexico.com
artesanalmexico.com
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SAGARPA
sagarpa.gob.mx
sagarpa.gob.mx
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WHO
who.int
who.int
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NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com

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EUROMONITOR
euromonitor.com
euromonitor.com
Reference 27
KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
Reference 28
GWI
gwi.com
gwi.com
Reference 29
CDMX
cdmx.gob.mx
cdmx.gob.mx
Reference 30
DISTILLEDSPIRITS
distilledspirits.org
distilledspirits.org
Reference 31
MINTEL
mintel.com
mintel.com
Reference 32
BARDRINKS
bardrinks.com
bardrinks.com
Reference 33
YOUGOV
yougov.com
yougov.com
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ECOMMERCE-MX
ecommerce-mx.com
ecommerce-mx.com
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SECTUR
sectur.gob.mx
sectur.gob.mx
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ENCUESTA-NACIONAL-SALUD
encuesta-nacional-salud.mx
encuesta-nacional-salud.mx
Reference 37
FLAVORS
flavors.org
flavors.org
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KANTARWORLDPANEL
kantarworldpanel.mx
kantarworldpanel.mx
Reference 39
FUTBOL-MX
futbol-mx.com
futbol-mx.com
Reference 40
HEALTHMEXICO
healthmexico.org
healthmexico.org
Reference 41
TTB
ttb.gov
ttb.gov
Reference 42
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
Reference 43
CUSTOMS
customs.gov.cn
customs.gov.cn
Reference 44
JOSECUERVO
josecuervo.com
josecuervo.com
Reference 45
PATRONTEQUILA
patrontequila.com
patrontequila.com
Reference 46
PRODUCEINMEXICO
produceinmexico.gob.mx
produceinmexico.gob.mx
Reference 47
UKWTA
ukwta.org
ukwta.org
Reference 48
CBSA-ASFC
cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Reference 49
USMCA
usmca.gov
usmca.gov
Reference 50
BANCOMEXT
bancomext.gob.mx
bancomext.gob.mx
Reference 51
EXPORT
export.gov.mx
export.gov.mx
Reference 52
BULKTRADE
bulktrade.com
bulktrade.com
Reference 53
ABF
abf.gov.au
abf.gov.au
Reference 54
MDIC
mdic.gov.br
mdic.gov.br
Reference 55
BANXICO
banxico.org.mx
banxico.org.mx
Reference 56
RAICILLA
raicilla.mx
raicilla.mx
Reference 57
SWAB
swab.org.uk
swab.org.uk
Reference 58
CUSTOMS
customs.gob.mx
customs.gob.mx
Reference 59
BNIQUE
bnique.org
bnique.org
Reference 60
BACARDILIMITED
bacardilimited.com
bacardilimited.com
Reference 61
PREMIUMSPIRITS
premiumspirits.mx
premiumspirits.mx
Reference 62
DOUANE
douane.gouv.fr
douane.gouv.fr
Reference 63
GOV
gov.uk
gov.uk
Reference 64
AEROPUERTOSMEXICO
aeropuertosmexico.com
aeropuertosmexico.com
Reference 65
ECOMMERCEDB
ecommercedb.com
ecommercedb.com
Reference 66
SAT
sat.gob.mx
sat.gob.mx
Reference 67
PROFECO
profeco.mx
profeco.mx
Reference 68
DIAGEO
diageo.com
diageo.com
Reference 69
JETRO
jetro.go.jp
jetro.go.jp
Reference 70
BULKSPIRITS
bulkspirits.trade
bulkspirits.trade
Reference 71
LUXURY-DAILY
luxury-daily.mx
luxury-daily.mx
Reference 72
AMVO
amvo.org.mx
amvo.org.mx
Reference 73
CRAFTSPIRITS
craftspirits.mx
craftspirits.mx
Reference 74
ECONOMIA
economia.gob.mx
economia.gob.mx
Reference 75
TECHNAVIO
technavio.com
technavio.com
Reference 76
MUJERESENTEQUILA
mujeresentequila.org
mujeresentequila.org
Reference 77
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 78
BRANDFINANCE
brandfinance.com
brandfinance.com
Reference 79
INNOVABEBIDAS
innovabebidas.mx
innovabebidas.mx
Reference 80
CCI
cci.org.mx
cci.org.mx