Between 2013 and 2023, Mexico's agricultural area under organic cultivation exhibited fluctuating trends. Initially, there was moderate growth from 2013 to 2016, peaking in 2016 at 674 thousand hectares with a 15.41% year-on-year increase. However, a dramatic decline occurred in 2018, shrinking by 72.81%. Recovery efforts led to a mixed trend, with a significant 98.23% resurgence in 2022 before stabilizing in 2023 with a 7.79% rise, bringing the area under organic agriculture to 508.72 thousand hectares.
Future trends indicate a steady but modest increase, with a forecasted 1.09% annual growth rate from 2024 to 2028. The incremental year-on-year percentage change of 5.57% reflects a cautious optimism for organic agriculture's expansion in Mexico.
Trends to watch:
- Technological advancements in organic farming practices.
- Government policies and subsidies supporting organic agriculture.
- Market demand trends for organic products domestically and internationally.
