> 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%.

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# 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.

[Market prices in Mexico](https://husfarm.com/country/mexico/)

Production, 202312.3 million t
World rank4 of 164
10-year change+44%
Record13.0 million t2022

## Beer in Mexico, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Mexico compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total6.6%4.6% in 2013
10-year change+44%world −0.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-states/) | 19,303,300 | 10.4% |
| 3 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/) | 17,886,670 | 9.7% |
| 4 | **Mexico** | 12,266,796 | 6.6% |
| 5 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/germany/) | 8,488,500 | 4.6% |
| 6 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/) | 8,340,000 | 4.5% |

[Full ranking of 164 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

### Map of world production of beer

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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

Exports4.2 million t USD 6.50 bn
Exporter rank1 of 149
Imports3,885 t USD 7.2 m
Importer rank127 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](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/spain/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/poland/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/vietnam/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/india/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/colombia/)
[All countries producing beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## Other products of Mexico

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mexico/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mexico/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/mexico/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mexico/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/mexico/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mexico/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mexico/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mexico/)[Lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/mexico/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/mexico/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/mexico/)[Avocados](https://husfarm.com/production/avocados/mexico/)
[Agricultural production in Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mexico/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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