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Focused Trade Missions

Focused Trade Mission to Mexico for Private Label, Retail, and Foodservice

Early Bird Registration Request Information
Event Date
July 13—18, 2025
Location
Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico
Early Registration Deadline
Mar 03, 2025
Early Registration Price
$425

Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to Mexico

Mexico boasts the leading retail industry in Latin America and the second largest in the continent following the United States. In 2024, retail sales saw a notable growth of 7.1%, with supermarkets leading the charge. The food industry accounts for nearly 6.5% of Mexico’s total economy. Mexico City and Monterrey are the home to some of the most important supermarket and convenience store chains, along with key importers. Experience the market first-hand in this Focused Trade Mission!

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Mexico City reports that current U.S. export sales trends indicate that intermediate- and consumer-oriented products will drive future growth. Niches of opportunity continue to appear as Mexico’s domestic processing sector diversifies and consumers shift to demand healthy, convenient, and high-quality foods, as indicated by recent consumer habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Mexico imports a considerable amount of U.S. processed foods, ranking second overall after Canada. Rising incomes and increasing consumer preference for processed, packaged, and healthy food options favor U.S. Exporters.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to Mexico, By the Numbers:

  • U.S. Processed Foods – US$8.8 billion (2023)
U.S. Export Opportunities in Mexico

Interested in learning more about the mission?

Watch the Sneak Peek call with our In-Market Representative.

Products of Interest

  • Private Label Products
  • Snack Foods
  • Frozen Products
  • Processed/Prepared Dairy Products
  • Condiments, Sauces, Jams & Jellies
  • Food Preparations & Ingredients
  • Syrups & Sweeteners
  • Prepared/Preserved Meats
  • Processed Vegetables & Pulses
  • Soup  

Mission Itinerary 

Sunday, July 13, 2025: Arrive in Mexico City

Monday, July 14, 2025: Briefing and Retail Tour

Tuesday, July 15, 2025: One-on-one meetings with Buyers and Travel to Monterrey

Wednesday, July 16, 2025: Briefing and Retail Tour

Thursday, July 17, 2025: One-on-One meetings with Buyers

Friday, July 18, 2025: Depart Monterrey

Schedule is subject to change.

Travel Information

Due to the nature of the global pandemic and its impact on international travel, please consider resources such a www.travel.state.gov when determining if this event is appropriate for you or your company.

Focused Trade Mission Services Provided

  • One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers
  • Pre-event custom product research including market overview, importation and distribution analysis
  • Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service
  • Retail store tour
  • Table top showcase
  • Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing your company profile, contact details and product lines
  • On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative
  • Identifying top leads
  • Interpreter for Meetings
  • Translation of up to two pages of marketing material into the local language

Preparation Assistance

Mexico Country Profile

Start your trade mission journey now.
We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Access in-depth country-specific data and industry research

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date
exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.

View Available Webinars

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to
refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

Learn More

BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Budget

With the Branded Program, you may be eligible for 50% reimbursement on:

  • Promotions and product demonstrations
  • Advertising
  • Select international travel costs
  • Marketing and point-of-sale materials
  • Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
  • And much more!
Learn More about the Branded Program

 

 

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