Carrots and turnips production in Mexico
In 2024 Mexico produced 367,372 t of carrots and turnips, the 20th largest in the world (0.81% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 11%. The record was 404,726 t in 2011. Area harvested: 11,833 ha, yield 31.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 367,372 t
- World rank
- 20 of 130
- 10-year change
- +11%
- Record
- 404,726 t
- 2011
Carrots and turnips in Mexico, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.81%
- 0.84% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 31.0
- world 35.6 (−13%)
- kg per person
- 2.81
- world 5.53
- 10-year change
- +11%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Algeria | 428,052 | 0.95% |
| 19 | Spain | 393,740 | 0.87% |
| 20 | Mexico | 367,372 | 0.81% |
| 21 | Tajikistan | 357,005 | 0.79% |
| 22 | Morocco | 354,583 | 0.79% |
Map of world production of carrots and turnips
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 367,372 | +4.8% | 11,833 | 31.05 |
| 2023 | 350,452 | −1.4% | 11,726 | 29.89 |
| 2022 | 355,441 | +3.1% | 11,820 | 30.07 |
| 2021 | 344,890 | −4.5% | 11,747 | 29.36 |
| 2020 | 361,080 | +2.1% | 12,112 | 29.81 |
| 2019 | 353,750 | +5.1% | 11,750 | 30.11 |
| 2018 | 336,616 | +0.8% | 11,169 | 30.14 |
| 2017 | 334,014 | +3.0% | 11,504 | 29.03 |
| 2016 | 324,361 | +1.9% | 11,527 | 28.14 |
| 2015 | 318,366 | −3.8% | 11,657 | 27.31 |
| 2014 | 331,069 | −4.7% | 12,582 | 26.31 |
| 2013 | 347,540 | +3.2% | 12,795 | 27.16 |
| 2012 | 336,756 | −17% | 12,733 | 26.45 |
| 2011 | 404,726 | +17% | 15,011 | 26.96 |
| 2010 | 346,466 | −6.0% | 14,030 | 24.69 |
| 2009 | 368,600 | −4.5% | 14,140 | 26.07 |
| 2008 | 386,040 | −4.5% | 14,995 | 25.74 |
| 2007 | 404,419 | +5.9% | 15,236 | 26.54 |
| 2006 | 381,804 | +3.0% | 15,504 | 24.63 |
| 2005 | 370,768 | −3.8% | 14,051 | 26.39 |
| 2004 | 385,502 | +14% | 15,116 | 25.50 |
| 2003 | 338,865 | −8.6% | 12,811 | 26.45 |
| 2002 | 370,652 | +4.1% | 14,978 | 24.75 |
| 2001 | 355,903 | −5.6% | 14,697 | 24.22 |
| 2000 | 376,847 | +3.7% | 16,176 | 23.30 |
| 1999 | 363,368 | +14% | 15,755 | 23.06 |
| 1998 | 319,926 | +4.3% | 13,902 | 23.01 |
| 1997 | 306,753 | +40% | 12,629 | 24.29 |
| 1996 | 219,500 | +10.0% | 9,440 | 23.25 |
| 1995 | 199,588 | +4.0% | 8,465 | 23.58 |
| 1994 | 191,845 | −28% | 7,526 | 25.49 |
| 1993 | 264,723 | +11% | 9,573 | 27.65 |
| 1992 | 239,555 | +12% | 9,401 | 25.48 |
| 1991 | 213,315 | +7.5% | 8,638 | 24.69 |
| 1990 | 198,481 | +5.6% | 8,127 | 24.42 |
| 1989 | 187,946 | +5.7% | 7,882 | 23.84 |
| 1988 | 177,800 | +15% | 7,994 | 22.24 |
| 1987 | 155,260 | −6.0% | 6,526 | 23.79 |
| 1986 | 165,158 | +54% | 7,115 | 23.21 |
| 1985 | 107,550 | −33% | 4,493 | 23.94 |
| 1984 | 159,630 | +49% | 6,432 | 24.82 |
| 1983 | 107,356 | −3.8% | 4,682 | 22.93 |
| 1982 | 111,623 | +93% | 5,143 | 21.70 |
| 1981 | 57,707 | −17% | 2,807 | 20.56 |
| 1980 | 69,830 | −35% | 3,077 | 22.69 |
| 1979 | 107,773 | +31% | 4,582 | 23.52 |
| 1978 | 82,189 | +12% | 3,865 | 21.26 |
| 1977 | 73,687 | −31% | 3,883 | 18.98 |
| 1976 | 106,046 | +13% | 3,514 | 30.18 |
| 1975 | 93,803 | +4.2% | 3,250 | 28.86 |
| 1974 | 90,000 | +20% | 3,000 | 30.00 |
| 1973 | 75,000 | +4.2% | 2,500 | 30.00 |
| 1972 | 72,000 | +3.4% | 2,200 | 32.73 |
| 1971 | 69,629 | +7.1% | 1,841 | 37.82 |
| 1970 | 65,000 | +1.6% | 1,800 | 36.11 |
| 1969 | 64,000 | +1.6% | 1,700 | 37.65 |
| 1968 | 63,000 | +5.0% | 1,600 | 39.38 |
| 1967 | 60,000 | +3.4% | 1,500 | 40.00 |
| 1966 | 58,000 | +3.6% | 1,400 | 41.43 |
| 1965 | 56,000 | +7.7% | 1,400 | 40.00 |
| 1964 | 52,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 40.00 |
| 1963 | 52,000 | +8.3% | 1,300 | 40.00 |
| 1962 | 48,000 | +9.1% | 1,200 | 40.00 |
| 1961 | 44,000 | — | 1,100 | 40.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 194,335 t USD 104 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 102
- Imports
- 6,001 t USD 7.6 m
- Importer rank
- 58 of 156
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 carrots and turnips in Mexico?
Mexico produced 367,372 t in 2024, 0.81% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of carrots and turnips?
Mexico ranked 20th of 130 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 42.2% of the world total.
How has the production of carrots and turnips in Mexico changed?
It rose by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 404,726 t in 2011.
What is the yield of carrots and turnips in Mexico?
31.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (367,372 t from 11,833 ha), against a world average of 35.6 t/ha.
Does Mexico export or import carrots and turnips?
In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 194,335 t (USD 104 m) and imports of 6,001 t (USD 7.6 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.