The Mexican meat market has experienced notable growth in 2023, reflecting a positive dynamic driven by several key factors. It is projected that this market will continue to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.10% during the period 2024-2032. Next, we present a detailed analysis of trends, challenges and opportunities that delineate the current panorama of the meat market in Mexico.

Factores Impulsores del Mercado

• Population growth : Increase in the Mexican population that drives the demand for food, including meat as the main protein source.
• Cambio en los Hábitos Alimenticios : Preferencia crèquente por alimentos nutritives y proteínos de alta calidad, impulsando la demanda de carne fresca y procesada.
• Expansion of the Retail Sector : Increase in supermarkets and specialty shops that offer a variety of cuts and meat products.

Segmentación del Mercado de Carne

Carne de Res

• Internal Demand and Exports : Popularity of specific cuts of meat both in the local market and in the international market.
• Certificaciones y Calidad : Creciente interes en productos certificados que aseguren standards de calidad y trazabilidad.

Carne de Cerdo

• National consumption : High demand for products derived from pork, such as chicharrones and embutidos, in Mexican gastronomy.
• Innovations in Products : Development of processed products and lists for consumption that increase convenience for consumers.

Carne de Pollo

• Preferencia por la Carne de Pollo : Cost accesible and culinary versatility make pollo a popular option among Mexican consumers.
• Production technologies : Improvements in poultry production practices to guarantee food security and product quality.

Desafíos y Oportunidades

• Sanitary Regulation : Compliance with sanitary regulations and food security to guarantee the quality and freshness of the meat.
• Animal Sustainability and Welfare : Growing concern for sustainable and ethical practices in meat production, which presents opportunities for committed producers.
• Competencia Internacional : Challenges and opportunities derived from global competition and the need for diversification of export markets.

Impacto Económico y Social

• Generation of employment : Significant contribution to the Mexican economy through jobs in the production, processing and marketing of meat.
• Rural Development : Support for the development of rural communities through agricultural production and the integration of value chains.

Perspectives Futuras

• Innovation in Products : Development of innovative food products that respond to the changing demands of consumers.
• Technology and Automation : Implementation of advanced technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability in the meat supply chain.
• Exports : Expansion of Mexican carne exports to international markets, taking advantage of the reputation of quality and security of the product.