Production of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries is projected to increase in 2025, driven by domestic and export demand, adequate access to water, improved plant varieties, and modernized agricultural practices. Blueberry production is projected to decline in 2025 due to a shorter harvest period. Total berry exports in 2025 are projected to continue to exceed domestic consumption, totaling 752.000 metric tons. Mexico is expected to remain the leading supplier of fresh berries to the United States.

The berry sector in Mexico has grown rapidly over the past decade, with growers increasing production to meet increased demand from domestic and international consumers. After a dip during the pandemic, berry production has grown steadily over the past three years. Mexico’s berry production for calendar year 2025 is forecast to be 250.000 MT of blackberries, 219.000 MT of raspberries, and 700.000 MT of strawberries, representing year-over-year increases of around three, seven, and six percent, respectively. The projected production growth is based on strong demand, adequate water resources, and grower investments in improved technology and practices. Blueberry production is forecast to be 73.500 MT in calendar year 2025, a nine percent decrease from the 2024 estimate due to a shorter harvest period.

Mexico is the world leader in blackberry production, ranks second in raspberry production, fifth in strawberries, and sixth in blueberries. The United States remains Mexico’s largest market and its primary supplier of berries, driving production and meeting demand in Mexico’s off-season. Total berry exports, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, are forecast to reach 752.000 metric tons in calendar year 2025, up five percent from the estimated 716.000 metric tons in 2024 due to strong U.S. demand and a weakening peso against the U.S. dollar.

Mexico’s blackberry production for calendar year 2025 is forecast to be 250.000 tonnes, an increase of three percent from the 243.000 tonnes estimated for 2024; this reflects an ongoing recovery from a slowdown seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Production growth for calendar year 2025 is forecast to be more modest for blackberries (three percent) than for raspberries (seven percent) and strawberries (six percent) due to plant aging and lower adoption of improved varieties. Production reached a record 298.000 tonnes in 2019 before falling 27 percent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production grew approximately 11 percent between 2020 and 2024 driven by modernized agricultural practices, increased planted area, and demand from domestic and international markets. Mexico is expected to remain the world's leading producer of blackberries in 2025.