U.S. Peanut Trade Mission Wraps Up in Mexico
The American Peanut Council concluded a two-day summit in Mexico City on August 30 with more than 80 attendees from the U.S. and Mexico.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Organic Food
The American Peanut Council concluded a trade mission in Mexico City on August 30, a two-day summit that drew more than 80 people from the U.S. and Mexico. Mexico is the top export market for U.S. peanuts, which it received in nearly 150,000 metric tons valued at $212 million in 2022.
Why it matters
Mexico's position as the largest buyer of U.S. peanuts, supplying 88 percent of its peanut imports, highlights the depth of the cross-border trade relationship. Rising export volumes and record peanut butter sales suggest continued demand growth in the Mexican market.
Nearly 150,000 metric tons of U.S. peanuts valued at $212 million were exported to Mexico in 2022, a 36% increase in volume since 2018. Mexico's estimated retail peanut sales reached $408 million that year, though the summit's specific commercial outcomes were not reported.
The players
American Peanut Council
The American Peanut Council is the U.S. industry trade association that represents peanut growers, shellers, and processors in domestic and international markets.
The details
The two-day summit featured presentations on peanut research, food safety and traceability, sustainability, nutrition, market insights, and a 2023 crop update. Industry leaders and U.S. suppliers met with Mexican customers and stakeholders during the mission.
Timeline
2018: Baseline year for the 36% increase in U.S. peanut export volume to Mexico.
2022: Peanut export, retail, and peanut butter sales figures were reported.
August 30: The trade mission in Mexico City concluded.
2023: A crop update was presented at the summit.
Culture Shift
Mexico's growing appetite for peanut butter, which hit a record $28 million in 2022, reflects a broader shift toward plant-based protein snacks in Latin American grocery markets. This trend has helped sustain steady export demand for U.S. peanut suppliers over the past several years.
Shoppers in Mexico may continue to see steady availability and pricing of peanut products as export volumes stay high. Consumers buying peanut butter can expect demand levels that have set records in recent years.
The takeaway
Growing peanut butter sales and rising export volumes show how closely consumer demand in one country can tie to agricultural supply chains across borders. Readers interested in food trade can track these shifts as new annual data is released.
Further reading
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