Mexico: Poultry and Products Semi-annual

Chicken meat remains Mexico's primary animal protein, with 2026 production forecast to rise 2 percent to 4.2 million metric tons (MMT). This growth is fueled by sustained private sector investment, vertically integrated operations, and enhanced technology and biosecurity measures, aimed at increasing domestic self-sufficiency. Despite this expansion, production does not satisfy rising consumption, which is expected to grow 3 percent to 5.3 MMT. This demand is largely driven by the Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional (HRI) sector. Imports are projected to rise 8 percent to 1.1 MMT, supported by continued duty-free access for Brazilian products.