Mexico reached record cattle exports to the US in 2024
Despite blockade attempts by the United States, Mexican cattle exports reached their highest value in history in 2024, according to data from the Agricultural Markets Consulting Group (GCMA). This situation occurs at a time when the northern country is facing its lowest livestock inventory since 1951, making Mexican cattle—of recognized genetic quality-key to its supply.
The recent U.S. decision to restrict Mexican livestock imports has been criticized as unjustified, as northern and central Mexico are free of the cattle screwworm, according to technical information cited by the GCMA. There is no scientific evidence to support a widespread closure of the market.
The GCMA data show a clear trend: exports have maintained an upward trajectory, both in volume and value. In 2024, Mexico exported 1.25 million head of cattle worth over $1.015 billion, far exceeding revenues from previous years.
From 2014 to 2023, exports have fluctuated between 946,000 and 1.5 million heads, with revenues reaching peaks of over $870 million. This growth is due, in part, to the absence of health restrictions, which has favored an increase in the value per unit exported.
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