MEXICO PW - Regular Roast

Low Acidity!!!

About this coffee:

Mexico is the eighth-largest coffee producer globally, with production concentrated in the south-central and southern states, particularly Chiapas, Veracruz, and Puebla. Production is largely composed of shade-grown Arabica beans, with a forecast of 3.89 million 60-kg bags for the 2024/25 marketing year. Harvest typically occurs from September to March.

Production and growing regions:

Dominant regions: Chiapas accounts for the largest share of production (over 40%), followed by Veracruz (about 25%) and Puebla (around 16%). These southern states have rich volcanic soils and suitable climates for coffee cultivation.

Production volume: Mexico's coffee production is forecast to be 3.89 million 60-kg bags for the 2024/25 marketing year.

Bean type: The majority of coffee produced is Arabica, with traditional varieties like Typica and Caturra still grown, alongside more recent, disease-resistant varieties.

Harvest season: The coffee harvest typically begins in September and concludes by March.

Economic and market factors:

Exports: The United States is Mexico's top export market for green, roasted, and soluble coffee.

Domestic consumption: Consumption within Mexico is modest and has been growing, with a forecast of 1.3 million 60-kg bags for 2024/25.

Production costs: Labor is a significant portion of total production costs, with many farms relying on family labor.

Quality and initiatives:

Quality focus: There is an ongoing national strategy to improve coffee quality and resilience by renovating plantations with new, high-quality, and disease-resistant trees.

Certified varieties: Mexico is embracing certified seeds of improved varieties to boost productivity and climate resilience.