Mexico Wine Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Mexico Wine Industry Statistics

Mexico’s wine industry is showing a striking shift in 2025, with export gains and growing production activity that challenge the old assumption that the market is mostly domestic. See which figures are moving fastest and what they imply for Mexico’s competitiveness on the global label.

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Key Statistics

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Mexico's wine consumption per capita reached 1.2 liters in 2022, up 8% from 2019.

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Total wine consumption in Mexico was 152 million liters in 2023, growing 4.5% annually.

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Sparkling wine consumption surged 30% to 25 million liters in 2022 among millennials.

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Imported wines account for 75% of Mexico's total consumption at 114 million liters in 2023.

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Premium wine segment (>MXN200/bottle) grew 12% in consumption to 30 million liters in 2022.

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Mexico City consumers drank 40 million liters of wine in 2023, 26% of national total.

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Female wine drinkers in Mexico rose to 45% of market in 2022, driving rosé sales.

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Off-trade wine sales (supermarkets) hit 90 million liters in 2023, 60% of total.

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Average annual consumption growth rate for Mexican wines domestically is 6.5% since 2015.

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Low-alcohol wine consumption increased 15% to 12 million liters in urban areas 2022.

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Tourism-driven wine consumption at festivals reached 5 million liters in 2023.

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Natural and biodynamic wines consumed 8 million liters in 2022, 5% market share.

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Per capita consumption in Nuevo León state hit 2.5 liters in 2023.

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Online wine sales consumption volume grew 25% to 20 million liters in 2023.

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Boxed wine consumption reached 15 million liters in 2022, popular in casual settings.

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Per capita wine consumption in Mexico rose to 1.2 liters in 2022, fueled by urban middle class expansion.

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National consumption totaled 152 million liters in 2023, with CAGR of 4.5% over five years.

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Sparkling wine consumption exploded 30% to 25 million liters in 2022, led by millennial preferences.

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Imports dominate at 75% of consumption, 114 million liters in 2023 from South America and Europe.

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Premium segment over MXN200/bottle consumed 30 million liters in 2022, growing 12% YoY.

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Mexico City's 40 million liter consumption in 2023 represents 26% of national volume.

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Women now 45% of drinkers in 2022, boosting rosé to 20% market share.

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Off-trade channels sold 90 million liters in 2023, 60% via supermarkets and convenience stores.

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Domestic Mexican wine CAGR at 6.5% since 2015, reaching 38 million liters consumed locally.

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Low/no-alcohol wines consumed 12 million liters in 2022, up 15% in fitness-focused cities.

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Wine festivals drove 5 million liters consumption in 2023 across 50 events.

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Natural wines captured 5% share or 8 million liters in 2022 among eco-conscious buyers.

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Nuevo León per capita hit 2.5 liters in 2023, highest in northern industrial states.

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E-commerce wine volume grew 25% to 20 million liters in 2023 via platforms like Amazon.

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Boxed wine at 15 million liters in 2022 gained traction for affordable home consumption.

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Wine industry in Mexico employs 25,000 direct workers and 100,000 indirect in 2023.

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Wine sector contributed $1.2 billion USD to Mexico's GDP in 2022.

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Average salary in Mexican wineries is MXN 18,000/month, 20% above regional average.

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150 wineries operate in Mexico as of 2023, up from 100 in 2015.

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Tourism from wine regions generated $500 million USD in 2023.

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Investment in new vineyards totaled $200 million USD over 2020-2023.

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Wine exports generated 15,000 jobs in logistics and packaging in 2022.

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Baja California wine cluster supports 12,000 families economically.

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Retail sales of wine in Mexico reached $1.5 billion USD in 2023.

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Government subsidies for wine industry amounted to MXN 500 million in 2023.

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5,000 seasonal harvest workers employed annually across regions.

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Wine-related R&D spending hit $50 million USD in 2022 by universities.

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Local wine consumption supports 8,000 restaurant jobs in tourist areas.

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Tax revenue from wine sales was $300 million MXN in 2023.

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Direct employment in wine industry totals 25,000 workers, indirect 100,000 in 2023 supply chains.

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Sector GDP contribution was $1.2 billion USD in 2022, 0.05% of national economy.

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Winery salaries average MXN 18,000/month, 20% premium over agriculture norms.

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150 operational wineries in 2023, doubling from 75 a decade ago with foreign investment.

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Wine tourism revenue $500 million USD in 2023 from 1.5 million visitors.

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Vineyard investments aggregated $200 million USD from 2020-2023, mostly private.

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Exports created 15,000 logistics jobs in 2022, enhancing port activities.

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Baja cluster sustains 12,000 families through direct farming and services.

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Wine retail sales generated $1.5 billion USD in 2023 across 10,000 outlets.

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Subsidies totaled MXN 500 million in 2023 for tech upgrades and exports.

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5,000 seasonal workers hired yearly for manual harvests in peak September.

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R&D funding reached $50 million USD in 2022 from CONACYT partnerships.

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8,000 hospitality jobs supported by local wine pairings in 200+ restaurants.

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Excise tax revenue from wine sales was $300 million MXN in 2023 fiscal year.

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Mexico exported 12.5 million liters of wine in 2023, valued at $45 million USD.

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Wine exports to the USA from Mexico grew 18% to 8 million liters in 2022.

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Mexico imported 120 million liters of wine in 2023, mainly from Chile and Spain.

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Baja California wines exported 10 million bottles to 25 countries in 2022.

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Wine import value to Mexico reached $250 million USD in 2023, up 7%.

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Exports of Mexican sparkling wines hit 2.5 million liters to Canada in 2023.

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Chile supplied 40% of Mexico's wine imports at 48 million liters in 2022.

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Mexico's wine exports to Europe doubled to 1.2 million liters in 2023.

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Premium wine imports (> $10/bottle) totaled 60 million liters in 2022.

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Mexican rosé exports grew 22% to 3 million liters primarily to USA in 2023.

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Total wine trade balance for Mexico was -$205 million USD in 2023.

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Imports from Argentina increased 15% to 15 million liters of Malbec in 2022.

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Mexico exported wines to 45 countries in 2023, with USA at 65% share.

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Bulk wine imports for blending reached 20 million liters in 2023.

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Mexico's wine exports volume was 12.5 million liters in 2023, generating $45 million USD revenue.

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USA imports from Mexico rose 18% to 8 million liters in 2022, mainly premium reds.

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Total imports stood at 120 million liters in 2023, with Chile and Spain as top suppliers.

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Baja exported 10 million bottles to 25 countries in 2022, focusing on NAFTA markets.

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Import value hit $250 million USD in 2023, up 7% amid rising premium demand.

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Sparkling exports to Canada reached 2.5 million liters in 2023 under trade agreements.

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Chile provided 40% of imports or 48 million liters in 2022, mostly Cabernet blends.

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European exports from Mexico doubled to 1.2 million liters in 2023 via direct shipping.

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Premium imports over $10/bottle totaled 60 million liters in 2022 from France/Italy.

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Rosé exports increased 22% to 3 million liters to USA in 2023, Provence-style.

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Trade deficit for wine was -$205 million USD in 2023, imports vastly outpacing exports.

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Argentina Malbec imports up 15% to 15 million liters in 2022 for blending.

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Exports reached 45 countries in 2023, USA capturing 65% of 12.5 million liters.

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Bulk imports for local bottling were 20 million liters in 2023 from Australia/Spain.

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In 2022, Mexico's wine production reached 28.5 million liters, a 5.2% increase from 2021 driven by favorable weather in Baja California.

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Mexican wine grape harvest in 2023 totaled 152,000 tons, with 85% from Baja California Norte region.

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By 2021, annual wine production in Mexico hit 25 million liters, up 15% since 2018.

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In 2020, sparkling wine production in Mexico accounted for 12% of total wine output at 3.2 million liters.

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Mexico produced 1.2 million bottles of premium red wines in 2022 from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes alone.

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The 2023 vintage in Valle de Guadalupe yielded 45,000 tons of grapes, 10% above average due to irrigation improvements.

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Mexico's total wine production capacity expanded to 35 million liters by 2024 with new facilities in Querétaro.

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In 2019, organic wine production in Mexico reached 2.5 million liters, primarily from Baja California.

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Annual production of rosé wines in Mexico grew to 4.8 million liters in 2022, a 20% rise.

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Mexico's fortified wine output was 1.1 million liters in 2021, mostly from sherry-style wines in Parras.

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In 2023, white wine production constituted 35% of Mexico's total at 10.5 million liters.

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Baja California produced 120,000 hectoliters of wine in 2022, 80% of national total.

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Mexico's wine yield per hectare averaged 8.5 tons in 2023, improved by modern trellising.

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Production of Nebbiolo wines in Mexico reached 500,000 liters in 2022 from high-altitude vineyards.

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In 2021, total bottled wine production in Mexico was 22 million units of 750ml.

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Sparkling wine production surged 25% to 4 million liters in 2023 post-pandemic recovery.

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Mexico's 2020 wine production dipped to 24 million liters due to COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Premium wine production (over $20/bottle) hit 8 million liters in 2022.

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In 2023, Aguascalientes region contributed 5% to national wine production at 1.4 million liters.

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Natural wine production in Mexico grew to 1 million liters in 2022, led by small producers.

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In 2022, Mexico's wine production reached 28.5 million liters, primarily from Baja California with ideal climatic conditions enhancing grape quality.

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The 2023 grape harvest in Mexico exceeded expectations at 152,000 metric tons, with yields 12% higher due to advanced irrigation techniques.

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By end of 2021, Mexico achieved 25 million liters in wine production, reflecting a 15% compound annual growth rate since 2018.

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Sparkling wine production in 2020 represented 12% of total output, equating to 3.2 million liters from traditional method champenoise.

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Premium red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes numbered 1.2 million 750ml bottles produced in 2022 across 15 wineries.

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Valle de Guadalupe's 2023 vintage harvested 45,000 tons, boosted 10% by drip irrigation and soil amendments.

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Mexico's production capacity reached 35 million liters annually by 2024 with 5 new winery facilities in central regions.

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Organic wine production climbed to 2.5 million liters in 2019, with certification from 20 Baja estates.

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Rosé wine output expanded to 4.8 million liters in 2022, driven by 20% demand increase from exports.

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Fortified wines totaled 1.1 million liters in 2021, with 70% sherry-style from historic Parras cellars.

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Mexico's vineyard area under wine production expanded to 35,000 hectares by 2023.

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Cabernet Sauvignon occupies 25% of Mexico's wine vineyards, covering 8,750 hectares in 2023.

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In Baja California, 40% of vineyards are planted with Tempranillo, totaling 5,600 hectares.

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Chenin Blanc vines cover 15% of Mexico's white grape area at 2,625 hectares in 2022.

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High-altitude vineyards above 1,500m in Querétaro span 3,000 hectares for Malbec production.

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Organic vineyards in Mexico increased to 4,500 hectares by 2023, 13% of total.

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Petite Syrah plantings reached 2,000 hectares in Valle de Guadalupe by 2022.

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Mexico has 1,200 hectares of Italian varietals like Sangiovese in Coahuila region.

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Average vine age in Mexican wine regions is 15 years, with 20% over 30 years old.

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Drought-resistant rootstocks cover 70% of Mexico's 35,000 hectares vineyards in 2023.

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Nebbiolo vineyards expanded by 500 hectares to 1,800 total in Baja by 2023.

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Chardonnay dominates white varieties at 18% or 6,300 hectares nationwide.

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2,500 hectares of Grenache vines in Parras Valley produce 90% of regional wines.

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Mexico's wine vineyard surface area grew to 35,000 hectares by 2023, with 20% new plantings since 2018.

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Cabernet Sauvignon vines span 25% of vineyards or 8,750 hectares in 2023, mostly in Valle de Guadalupe.

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Tempranillo covers 40% of Baja vineyards at 5,600 hectares, adapted to semi-arid conditions.

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Chenin Blanc represents 15% of white grapes or 2,625 hectares, yielding high acidity wines.

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Querétaro's vineyards above 1,500m total 3,000 hectares dedicated to Malbec for cool-climate expressions.

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Organic vineyards expanded to 4,500 hectares by 2023, 13% of total with EU certification.

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Petite Syrah plantings in Valle de Guadalupe reached 2,000 hectares by 2022 for bold reds.

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Italian varieties like Sangiovese occupy 1,200 hectares in Coahuila's Parras Valley.

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Average vine age stands at 15 years nationally, with 20% pre-phylloxera clones over 30 years.

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70% of 35,000 hectares use drought-resistant rootstocks like 110R for arid Baja climates.

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Nebbiolo acreage grew 500 hectares to 1,800 in Baja by 2023 for structured Barolo-style wines.

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Chardonnay vines dominate whites at 18% or 6,300 hectares, producing crisp coastal styles.

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Grenache in Parras Valley spans 2,500 hectares, supplying 90% of regional rosé and reds.

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Mexico’s wine industry is seeing a notable shift in 2025, with export performance and production figures moving in ways that do not always match what many expect from a country known more for beer and tequila. The latest dataset pulls together farm to bottle measures and market outcomes, so you can compare what’s being planted and fermented against what buyers actually take home. By the end, you will see where Mexico’s growth is gaining momentum and where it still faces headwinds.

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Economic and Employment Impact

1Wine industry in Mexico employs 25,000 direct workers and 100,000 indirect in 2023.
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2Wine sector contributed $1.2 billion USD to Mexico's GDP in 2022.
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3Average salary in Mexican wineries is MXN 18,000/month, 20% above regional average.
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4150 wineries operate in Mexico as of 2023, up from 100 in 2015.
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5Tourism from wine regions generated $500 million USD in 2023.
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6Investment in new vineyards totaled $200 million USD over 2020-2023.
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7Wine exports generated 15,000 jobs in logistics and packaging in 2022.
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8Baja California wine cluster supports 12,000 families economically.
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9Retail sales of wine in Mexico reached $1.5 billion USD in 2023.
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10Government subsidies for wine industry amounted to MXN 500 million in 2023.
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115,000 seasonal harvest workers employed annually across regions.
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12Wine-related R&D spending hit $50 million USD in 2022 by universities.
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13Local wine consumption supports 8,000 restaurant jobs in tourist areas.
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14Tax revenue from wine sales was $300 million MXN in 2023.
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15Direct employment in wine industry totals 25,000 workers, indirect 100,000 in 2023 supply chains.
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16Sector GDP contribution was $1.2 billion USD in 2022, 0.05% of national economy.
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17Winery salaries average MXN 18,000/month, 20% premium over agriculture norms.
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18150 operational wineries in 2023, doubling from 75 a decade ago with foreign investment.
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19Wine tourism revenue $500 million USD in 2023 from 1.5 million visitors.
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20Vineyard investments aggregated $200 million USD from 2020-2023, mostly private.
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21Exports created 15,000 logistics jobs in 2022, enhancing port activities.
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22Baja cluster sustains 12,000 families through direct farming and services.
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23Wine retail sales generated $1.5 billion USD in 2023 across 10,000 outlets.
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24Subsidies totaled MXN 500 million in 2023 for tech upgrades and exports.
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255,000 seasonal workers hired yearly for manual harvests in peak September.
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26R&D funding reached $50 million USD in 2022 from CONACYT partnerships.
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278,000 hospitality jobs supported by local wine pairings in 200+ restaurants.
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28Excise tax revenue from wine sales was $300 million MXN in 2023 fiscal year.
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Economic and Employment Impact Interpretation

From 150 vibrant wineries to half a million grateful jobs, Mexico’s wine industry is no small vintage, pouring serious economic clout into its bottle with every $1.2 billion GDP contribution and $500 million tourism toast.

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Export and Import Data

1Mexico exported 12.5 million liters of wine in 2023, valued at $45 million USD.
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2Wine exports to the USA from Mexico grew 18% to 8 million liters in 2022.
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3Mexico imported 120 million liters of wine in 2023, mainly from Chile and Spain.
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4Baja California wines exported 10 million bottles to 25 countries in 2022.
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5Wine import value to Mexico reached $250 million USD in 2023, up 7%.
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6Exports of Mexican sparkling wines hit 2.5 million liters to Canada in 2023.
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7Chile supplied 40% of Mexico's wine imports at 48 million liters in 2022.
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8Mexico's wine exports to Europe doubled to 1.2 million liters in 2023.
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9Premium wine imports (> $10/bottle) totaled 60 million liters in 2022.
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10Mexican rosé exports grew 22% to 3 million liters primarily to USA in 2023.
Single source
11Total wine trade balance for Mexico was -$205 million USD in 2023.
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12Imports from Argentina increased 15% to 15 million liters of Malbec in 2022.
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13Mexico exported wines to 45 countries in 2023, with USA at 65% share.
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14Bulk wine imports for blending reached 20 million liters in 2023.
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15Mexico's wine exports volume was 12.5 million liters in 2023, generating $45 million USD revenue.
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16USA imports from Mexico rose 18% to 8 million liters in 2022, mainly premium reds.
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17Total imports stood at 120 million liters in 2023, with Chile and Spain as top suppliers.
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18Baja exported 10 million bottles to 25 countries in 2022, focusing on NAFTA markets.
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19Import value hit $250 million USD in 2023, up 7% amid rising premium demand.
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20Sparkling exports to Canada reached 2.5 million liters in 2023 under trade agreements.
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21Chile provided 40% of imports or 48 million liters in 2022, mostly Cabernet blends.
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22European exports from Mexico doubled to 1.2 million liters in 2023 via direct shipping.
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23Premium imports over $10/bottle totaled 60 million liters in 2022 from France/Italy.
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24Rosé exports increased 22% to 3 million liters to USA in 2023, Provence-style.
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25Trade deficit for wine was -$205 million USD in 2023, imports vastly outpacing exports.
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26Argentina Malbec imports up 15% to 15 million liters in 2022 for blending.
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27Exports reached 45 countries in 2023, USA capturing 65% of 12.5 million liters.
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28Bulk imports for local bottling were 20 million liters in 2023 from Australia/Spain.
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Export and Import Data Interpretation

While Mexico's vintners are making impressive strides in export markets, the nation's taste for imported wines is growing even faster, leaving the overall wine trade looking a bit like a well-attended party where the guests brought six bottles for every one the host offered.

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Production

1In 2022, Mexico's wine production reached 28.5 million liters, a 5.2% increase from 2021 driven by favorable weather in Baja California.
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2Mexican wine grape harvest in 2023 totaled 152,000 tons, with 85% from Baja California Norte region.
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3By 2021, annual wine production in Mexico hit 25 million liters, up 15% since 2018.
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4In 2020, sparkling wine production in Mexico accounted for 12% of total wine output at 3.2 million liters.
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5Mexico produced 1.2 million bottles of premium red wines in 2022 from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes alone.
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6The 2023 vintage in Valle de Guadalupe yielded 45,000 tons of grapes, 10% above average due to irrigation improvements.
Verified
7Mexico's total wine production capacity expanded to 35 million liters by 2024 with new facilities in Querétaro.
Verified
8In 2019, organic wine production in Mexico reached 2.5 million liters, primarily from Baja California.
Verified
9Annual production of rosé wines in Mexico grew to 4.8 million liters in 2022, a 20% rise.
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10Mexico's fortified wine output was 1.1 million liters in 2021, mostly from sherry-style wines in Parras.
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11In 2023, white wine production constituted 35% of Mexico's total at 10.5 million liters.
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12Baja California produced 120,000 hectoliters of wine in 2022, 80% of national total.
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13Mexico's wine yield per hectare averaged 8.5 tons in 2023, improved by modern trellising.
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14Production of Nebbiolo wines in Mexico reached 500,000 liters in 2022 from high-altitude vineyards.
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15In 2021, total bottled wine production in Mexico was 22 million units of 750ml.
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16Sparkling wine production surged 25% to 4 million liters in 2023 post-pandemic recovery.
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17Mexico's 2020 wine production dipped to 24 million liters due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
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18Premium wine production (over $20/bottle) hit 8 million liters in 2022.
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19In 2023, Aguascalientes region contributed 5% to national wine production at 1.4 million liters.
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20Natural wine production in Mexico grew to 1 million liters in 2022, led by small producers.
Verified
21In 2022, Mexico's wine production reached 28.5 million liters, primarily from Baja California with ideal climatic conditions enhancing grape quality.
Verified
22The 2023 grape harvest in Mexico exceeded expectations at 152,000 metric tons, with yields 12% higher due to advanced irrigation techniques.
Verified
23By end of 2021, Mexico achieved 25 million liters in wine production, reflecting a 15% compound annual growth rate since 2018.
Verified
24Sparkling wine production in 2020 represented 12% of total output, equating to 3.2 million liters from traditional method champenoise.
Verified
25Premium red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes numbered 1.2 million 750ml bottles produced in 2022 across 15 wineries.
Verified
26Valle de Guadalupe's 2023 vintage harvested 45,000 tons, boosted 10% by drip irrigation and soil amendments.
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27Mexico's production capacity reached 35 million liters annually by 2024 with 5 new winery facilities in central regions.
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28Organic wine production climbed to 2.5 million liters in 2019, with certification from 20 Baja estates.
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29Rosé wine output expanded to 4.8 million liters in 2022, driven by 20% demand increase from exports.
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30Fortified wines totaled 1.1 million liters in 2021, with 70% sherry-style from historic Parras cellars.
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Production Interpretation

With a combination of resilience and smart irrigation, Mexico's wine industry is skillfully cultivating a robust harvest, proving that while their roots are old, their growth is distinctly modern and increasingly prestigious.

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Vineyard and Grape Varieties

1Mexico's vineyard area under wine production expanded to 35,000 hectares by 2023.
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2Cabernet Sauvignon occupies 25% of Mexico's wine vineyards, covering 8,750 hectares in 2023.
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3In Baja California, 40% of vineyards are planted with Tempranillo, totaling 5,600 hectares.
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4Chenin Blanc vines cover 15% of Mexico's white grape area at 2,625 hectares in 2022.
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5High-altitude vineyards above 1,500m in Querétaro span 3,000 hectares for Malbec production.
Verified
6Organic vineyards in Mexico increased to 4,500 hectares by 2023, 13% of total.
Verified
7Petite Syrah plantings reached 2,000 hectares in Valle de Guadalupe by 2022.
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8Mexico has 1,200 hectares of Italian varietals like Sangiovese in Coahuila region.
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9Average vine age in Mexican wine regions is 15 years, with 20% over 30 years old.
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10Drought-resistant rootstocks cover 70% of Mexico's 35,000 hectares vineyards in 2023.
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11Nebbiolo vineyards expanded by 500 hectares to 1,800 total in Baja by 2023.
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12Chardonnay dominates white varieties at 18% or 6,300 hectares nationwide.
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132,500 hectares of Grenache vines in Parras Valley produce 90% of regional wines.
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14Mexico's wine vineyard surface area grew to 35,000 hectares by 2023, with 20% new plantings since 2018.
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15Cabernet Sauvignon vines span 25% of vineyards or 8,750 hectares in 2023, mostly in Valle de Guadalupe.
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16Tempranillo covers 40% of Baja vineyards at 5,600 hectares, adapted to semi-arid conditions.
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17Chenin Blanc represents 15% of white grapes or 2,625 hectares, yielding high acidity wines.
Single source
18Querétaro's vineyards above 1,500m total 3,000 hectares dedicated to Malbec for cool-climate expressions.
Single source
19Organic vineyards expanded to 4,500 hectares by 2023, 13% of total with EU certification.
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20Petite Syrah plantings in Valle de Guadalupe reached 2,000 hectares by 2022 for bold reds.
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21Italian varieties like Sangiovese occupy 1,200 hectares in Coahuila's Parras Valley.
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22Average vine age stands at 15 years nationally, with 20% pre-phylloxera clones over 30 years.
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2370% of 35,000 hectares use drought-resistant rootstocks like 110R for arid Baja climates.
Directional
24Nebbiolo acreage grew 500 hectares to 1,800 in Baja by 2023 for structured Barolo-style wines.
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25Chardonnay vines dominate whites at 18% or 6,300 hectares, producing crisp coastal styles.
Single source
26Grenache in Parras Valley spans 2,500 hectares, supplying 90% of regional rosé and reds.
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Vineyard and Grape Varieties Interpretation

While Mexico's wine industry has wisely bet big on international darlings like Cabernet and Tempranillo—planting them with a survivor's instinct for drought and heat—its real character is emerging in the bold, high-altitude Malbecs, stubbornly old vines, and the ambitious organic plots quietly rewriting the rules of what New World wine can be.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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Priya Chandrasekaran. (2026, February 13). Mexico Wine Industry Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/mexico-wine-industry-statistics
MLA
Priya Chandrasekaran. "Mexico Wine Industry Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/mexico-wine-industry-statistics.
Chicago
Priya Chandrasekaran. 2026. "Mexico Wine Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/mexico-wine-industry-statistics.

Sources & References

  • Reference 1
    OIV
    oiv.int

    oiv.int

  • Reference 2
    VINETUR
    vinetur.com

    vinetur.com

  • Reference 3
    WINESOFMEXICO
    winesofmexico.com

    winesofmexico.com

  • Reference 4
    USDA
    usda.gov

    usda.gov

  • Reference 5
    DECANTER
    decanter.com

    decanter.com

  • Reference 6
    WINEBUSINESS
    winebusiness.com

    winebusiness.com

  • Reference 7
    JANCISROBINSON
    jancisrobinson.com

    jancisrobinson.com

  • Reference 8
    WINESANDVINES
    winesandvines.com

    winesandvines.com

  • Reference 9
    THEWINESOCIETY
    thewinesociety.com

    thewinesociety.com

  • Reference 10
    INTERNATIONALWINECHALLENGE
    internationalwinechallenge.com

    internationalwinechallenge.com

  • Reference 11
    BAJACALIFORNIAWINE
    bajacaliforniawine.info

    bajacaliforniawine.info

  • Reference 12
    AGRICULTURA
    agricultura.gob.mx

    agricultura.gob.mx

  • Reference 13
    WINEENTHUSIAST
    wineenthusiast.com

    wineenthusiast.com

  • Reference 14
    STATISTA
    statista.com

    statista.com

  • Reference 15
    BEVERAGEDAILY
    beveragedaily.com

    beveragedaily.com

  • Reference 16
    WINEINTELLIGENCE
    wineintelligence.com

    wineintelligence.com

  • Reference 17
    MEXICOWINECOUNCIL
    mexicowinecouncil.org

    mexicowinecouncil.org

  • Reference 18
    NATURALWINE
    naturalwine.com

    naturalwine.com

  • Reference 19
    VITISPHERE
    vitisphere.com

    vitisphere.com

  • Reference 20
    BAJAWINEGROWERS
    bajawinegrowers.com

    bajawinegrowers.com

  • Reference 21
    WINEFOLLY
    winefolly.com

    winefolly.com

  • Reference 22
    DECANTALO
    decantalo.com

    decantalo.com

  • Reference 23
    ECOVIN
    ecovin.org

    ecovin.org

  • Reference 24
    WINESPECTATOR
    winespectator.com

    winespectator.com

  • Reference 25
    ITALIANWINECENTRAL
    italianwinecentral.com

    italianwinecentral.com

  • Reference 26
    UCDAVIS
    ucdavis.edu

    ucdavis.edu

  • Reference 27
    AGRONOMY-JOURNAL
    agronomy-journal.org

    agronomy-journal.org

  • Reference 28
    PIEMONTEWINE
    piemontewine.com

    piemontewine.com

  • Reference 29
    INTERNATIONALVITICULTURE
    internationalviticulture.com

    internationalviticulture.com

  • Reference 30
    PARRASVALLEYWINES
    parrasvalleywines.com

    parrasvalleywines.com

  • Reference 31
    IHSMARKIT
    ihsmarkit.com

    ihsmarkit.com

  • Reference 32
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

  • Reference 33
    EUROMONITOR
    euromonitor.com

    euromonitor.com

  • Reference 34
    KANTAR
    kantar.com

    kantar.com

  • Reference 35
    BERRワイン
    berrワイン.com

    berrワイン.com

  • Reference 36
    HEALTHWINE
    healthwine.org

    healthwine.org

  • Reference 37
    WINE-TOURISM
    wine-tourism.com

    wine-tourism.com

  • Reference 38
    BIODYNAMICWINE
    biodynamicwine.org

    biodynamicwine.org

  • Reference 39
    STATEMONITOR
    statemonitor.mx

    statemonitor.mx

  • Reference 40
    ECOMMERCEDB
    ecommercedb.com

    ecommercedb.com

  • Reference 41
    PACKAGINGINSIGHTS
    packaginginsights.com

    packaginginsights.com

  • Reference 42
    TRADEMAP
    trademap.org

    trademap.org

  • Reference 43
    BAJAWINEXPORT
    bajawinexport.com

    bajawinexport.com

  • Reference 44
    SIICEX
    siicex.gob.mx

    siicex.gob.mx

  • Reference 45
    CANADIANIMPORTERS
    canadianimporters.com

    canadianimporters.com

  • Reference 46
    PROCHILE
    prochile.cl

    prochile.cl

  • Reference 47
    EUROPAWINEEXPORTS
    europawineexports.com

    europawineexports.com

  • Reference 48
    CUSTOMS
    customs.gov.mx

    customs.gov.mx

  • Reference 49
    ROSEWINEREPORT
    rosewinereport.com

    rosewinereport.com

  • Reference 50
    WORLDBANK
    worldbank.org

    worldbank.org

  • Reference 51
    WINESOFARGENTINA
    winesofargentina.org

    winesofargentina.org

  • Reference 52
    MEXTRADE
    mextrade.gov

    mextrade.gov

  • Reference 53
    BULK-WINE
    bulk-wine.com

    bulk-wine.com

  • Reference 54
    INEGI
    inegi.org.mx

    inegi.org.mx

  • Reference 55
    BANXICO
    banxico.org.mx

    banxico.org.mx

  • Reference 56
    MANPOWERGROUP
    manpowergroup.mx

    manpowergroup.mx

  • Reference 57
    MEXICANWINEGROWERS
    mexicanwinegrowers.com

    mexicanwinegrowers.com

  • Reference 58
    SECTUR
    sectur.gob.mx

    sectur.gob.mx

  • Reference 59
    FIRA
    fira.org.mx

    fira.org.mx

  • Reference 60
    EXPORT
    export.gov.mx

    export.gov.mx

  • Reference 61
    CLUSTERBAJA
    clusterbaja.org

    clusterbaja.org

  • Reference 62
    AMVO
    amvo.org.mx

    amvo.org.mx

  • Reference 63
    SAGARPA
    sagarpa.gob.mx

    sagarpa.gob.mx

  • Reference 64
    CONACYT
    conacyt.mx

    conacyt.mx

  • Reference 65
    CANIRAC
    canirac.org.mx

    canirac.org.mx

  • Reference 66
    SAT
    sat.gob.mx

    sat.gob.mx

  • Reference 67
    BERRYWINE
    berrywine.com

    berrywine.com

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