Mexico Dominates US Beer Imports in 2024

Mexico achieved a record 83.9% share of total beer imports into the United States in 1H24, according to data from the US Department of Commerce. This milestone underscores Mexico's dominance in the US beer market, where it has been the largest supplier for a decade.

From January to June 2024, the United States imported US$3.8 billion worth of beer, with Mexican shipments accounting for US$3.2 billion. Beer remains the top agricultural export from Mexico to the United States, solidifying its position as the world's leading beer exporter. The US beer market has shown consistent growth in import volumes over the past decade, with Mexican imports rising steadily since 2014, when Mexico held a 59.4% share of US beer imports. The 24.5% percentage point increase over the past decade means that more than eight out of 10 imported beers consumed in the United States now originate from Mexico.

Following Mexico, the Netherlands ranked second in US beer imports during 1H24, with shipments valued at US$366 million, followed by Ireland with US$83 million, Canada with US$41 million, and Germany with US$34 million. Globally, Mexican beer exports have also risen. According to the Mexican Council for Foreign Trade, exports increased by 6% from 2022 to 2023, reflecting the continued strong performance of Mexican beer in international markets.