Beer production in Mexico
In 2023 Mexico produced 12.3 million t of beer, the 4th largest in the world (6.63% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 44%. The record was 13.0 million t in 2022.
- Production, 2023
- 12.3 million t
- World rank
- 4 of 164
- 10-year change
- +44%
- Record
- 13.0 million t
- 2022
Beer in Mexico, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 6.6%
- 4.6% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +44%
- world −0.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | United States | 19,303,300 | 10.4% |
| 3 | Brazil | 17,886,670 | 9.7% |
| 4 | Mexico | 12,266,796 | 6.6% |
| 5 | Germany | 8,488,500 | 4.6% |
| 6 | Russia | 8,340,000 | 4.5% |
Map of world production of beer
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,266,796 | −5.8% |
| 2022 | 13,019,309 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 12,401,164 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 11,868,343 | −4.7% |
| 2019 | 12,450,242 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 12,162,562 | +11% |
| 2017 | 11,005,496 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 10,431,595 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 9,692,811 | +13% |
| 2014 | 8,588,180 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 8,521,038 | −2.4% |
| 2012 | 8,729,517 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 8,559,563 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 8,071,520 | −2.0% |
| 2009 | 8,232,500 | −0.0% |
| 2008 | 8,234,300 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 8,100,000 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 7,816,200 | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 7,255,800 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 6,848,200 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 6,642,000 | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 6,370,000 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 6,163,200 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 5,985,100 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 5,790,500 | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 5,456,903 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 5,131,530 | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 4,721,140 | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 4,420,480 | −1.9% |
| 1994 | 4,505,560 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 4,378,040 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 4,226,240 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 4,109,250 | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 3,873,400 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 3,735,522 | +12% |
| 1988 | 3,326,069 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 3,148,207 | +15% |
| 1986 | 2,735,300 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 2,712,499 | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 2,558,650 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 2,477,470 | −12% |
| 1982 | 2,802,760 | −2.1% |
| 1981 | 2,863,462 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 2,687,563 | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 2,546,078 | +13% |
| 1978 | 2,256,801 | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 2,164,187 | +10% |
| 1976 | 1,965,082 | −0.2% |
| 1975 | 1,968,408 | −0.7% |
| 1974 | 1,981,815 | +14% |
| 1973 | 1,731,034 | +15% |
| 1972 | 1,500,040 | +18% |
| 1971 | 1,271,980 | −11% |
| 1970 | 1,423,753 | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 1,364,900 | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 1,251,900 | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 1,225,400 | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 1,166,000 | +5.2% |
| 1965 | 1,108,000 | +7.8% |
| 1964 | 1,028,000 | +20% |
| 1963 | 855,000 | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 850,000 | −0.5% |
| 1961 | 854,100 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4.2 million t USD 6.50 bn
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 149
- Imports
- 3,885 t USD 7.2 m
- Importer rank
- 127 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of beer in Mexico?
Mexico produced 12.3 million t in 2023, 6.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of beer?
Mexico ranked 4th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.
How has the production of beer in Mexico changed?
It rose by 44% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 13.0 million t in 2022.
Does Mexico export or import beer of barley, malted?
In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 4.2 million t (USD 6.50 bn) and imports of 3,885 t (USD 7.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.