Statistical Compendium 2026
The statistical reference for the Mexican meat industry
Data, trends and projections updated through the end of 2025
Key sector figures
Data from the 2026 Statistical Compendium — Mexican Meat Council
Meat consumption in Mexico
CAGR +4.5% over the 2020–2025 period
Poultry consumed
45.7% of total national meat intake
All-time high — beef
+2.7% annual growth in 2025
Global meat growth
Poultry +2.9% · Pork +0.9% · Beef −0.1%
Processed meats — consumption
−0.7% vs 2024. Avg. price +8.5% in production
Pork — 2025 growth
+232k additional tons. Imports: 50.5% of consumption
Value added — meat industry
While construction and manufacturing declined
The most comprehensive compendium of the meat industry
The most consulted annual publication by executives, researchers and professionals in the Mexican meat industry. Production, consumption, foreign trade, prices, employment and trends by species.
- Production and consumption data by animal species
- Foreign trade and import analysis
- Economic indicators for the meat sector
- Price trends and projections
- Historical comparison 2020–2025
A resilient sector in 2025
Value added by the meat industry in 2025, while construction and manufacturing posted significant declines over the same period.
Total meat consumption in Mexico at the close of 2025. CAGR of +4.5% over 2020–2025, making Mexico one of the most dynamic markets in Latin America.
Global meat consumption growth. Mexico outpaces the world average, driven by demographic growth and the urbanization of protein consumption.
Mexican meat identity and tradition
Unlike sectors that contracted in 2025, the meat industry reaffirmed its resilience and strategic relevance within the national agri-food chain. Its diversity of species, production regions and gastronomic heritage make it an indispensable pillar of Mexico's food security and culinary identity.
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