Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
Mexico Apple Production was 779.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 4.3% on 2023. Mexico's apple production exhibited moderate fluctuations between 2015 and 2024, reflecting the influence of climatic conditions, agricultural practices, and market dynamics on the country's horticultural sector. Apple production stood at approximately **750.3 thousand tonnes in 2015**, followed by a decline to **716.9 thousand tonnes in 2016** and **714.1 thousand tonnes in 2017**.
Mexico Apple Production moved from 750.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 779.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+3.9%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 814.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 631.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2021) is 182.8 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +28% in 2022.
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 17 for 2024, behind China (51,285 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (4,923 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.8% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 779.7 | −4.3% |
| 2023Peak | 814.5 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 808.9 | +28% |
| 2021 Trough | 631.8 | −11.5% |
| 2020 | 714.2 | −6.2% |
| 2019 | 761.5 | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 659.7 | −7.6% |
| 2017 | 714.1 | −0.4% |
| 2016 | 716.9 | −4.5% |
| 2015 | 750.3 | — |
Regional context
Apple Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Mexico is highlighted.
Data definition
Apple Production — Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
The data includes harvested apple production from agricultural activities for commercial and farming purposes. It covers apples produced within the selected country and includes all apple varieties reported under the apple crop classification. The statistics account for annual harvested output and provide country-level production estimates across the selected time period. Data may incorporate official national reporting, agricultural surveys, and international estimates where direct reporting is unavailable.
The data excludes production of other fruits, nuts, and crops outside the apple category. It does not measure apple exports, imports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, storage quantities, market prices, or economic value. Differences may occur between sources due to variations in data collection methods, estimation techniques, reporting practices, harvested area assessments, yield calculations, and seasonal adjustments.
Apple Production — Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
Production reached its lowest point during the period in **2018**, falling to **659.7 thousand tonnes**, likely due to unfavorable weather conditions, pest outbreaks, or lower agricultural productivity. However, the sector demonstrated resilience by recovering significantly to **761.5 thousand tonnes in 2019**, indicating improvements in farming practices and favorable growing conditions.
In **2020**, production slightly decreased to **714.2 thousand tonnes**, followed by another decline to **631.8 thousand tonnes in 2021**, the lowest level after 2018. This reduction may have been influenced by climatic variability, water scarcity, or disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected agricultural operations and supply chains globally. A strong recovery occurred in **2022**, with production rising sharply to **808.9 thousand tonnes**, the highest output recorded during the observed period. Production remained relatively stable at **814.5 thousand tonnes in 2023**, highlighting sustained improvements in orchard management, technological adoption, and productivity. In **2024**, production declined modestly to **779.7 thousand tonnes**, yet it remained well above the levels recorded in the first half of the decade.
Overall, Mexico's apple production displays a pattern of short-term volatility but a positive long-term trend. Despite periodic declines caused by environmental and economic factors, the country's apple industry has shown considerable resilience and capacity for recovery. The higher production levels achieved after 2021 suggest strengthened agricultural efficiency and increasing stability, making apple production a significant macroeconomic indicator for assessing the performance and sustainability of Mexico's agricultural sector.
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Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
Mexico Apple Production was 779.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 4.3% on 2023.
Mexico Apple Production moved from 750.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 779.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+3.9%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 814.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 631.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
The highest value was 814.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 631.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
Included: The data includes harvested apple production from agricultural activities for commercial and farming purposes. It covers apples produced within the selected country and includes all apple varieties reported under the apple crop classification. The statistics account for annual harvested output and provide country-level production estimates across the selected time period. Data may incorporate official national reporting, agricultural surveys, and international estimates where direct reporting is unavailable. Excluded: The data excludes production of other fruits, nuts, and crops outside the apple category. It does not measure apple exports, imports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, storage quantities, market prices, or economic value. Differences may occur between sources due to variations in data collection methods, estimation techniques, reporting practices, harvested area assessments, yield calculations, and seasonal adjustments.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Apples&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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