Jalisco accounts for nearly a quarter of Mexico’s pork output
Consumers faced increased spending during the holiday season amid broader inflation pressures.
MEXICO – Jalisco strengthened its hold on Mexico’s pork sector in 2025, supplying close to a quarter of the country’s total production as output continued to expand alongside structural changes within the industry.
According to figures released by the Jalisco Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the state produced 426,827.4 tonnes of pork in 2025, representing 22.6% of national output and keeping it ahead of other producing regions.
Production remained concentrated in the Altos Norte region, particularly in Tepatitlán, San Juan de los Lagos, Acatic and Lagos de Moreno, where large-scale units supply both local demand and markets in other parts of Mexico.
State agriculture authorities said pork production formed part of a broader agricultural base that contributed 12.8% to Mexico’s total agricultural gross domestic product during the year.
Officials linked current production levels to ongoing investments in infrastructure, technology and production practices that have reshaped how pork is produced across the state.
At the national level, pork output reached approximately 1.9 million tonnes in 2024, based on data from the Panorama Agroalimentario 2025 report published by federal agriculture authorities.
Holiday demand meets higher prices
Pork remains a central feature of Mexican holiday meals, particularly in December, when families commonly prepare dishes such as stuffed pork loin, adobo-marinated pork leg and ribs served with fruit-based or barbecue sauces.
This seasonal demand coincided with higher prices for pork and other traditional holiday foods, pushing the cost of end-of-year meals up by an estimated 17% to 20% compared with previous periods.
Organic turkey prices rose above US$13.89 per kilogram, while ready-made holiday meals were priced between US$27.80 and US$66.71 per person.
Pork leg prices ranged from US$5.28 to US$7.50 per kilogram, while oven-ready pork loin sold for between US$6.67 and US$8.33 per kilogram in supermarkets and butcher shops.
Dining outside the home significantly increased spending, with luxury hotels and restaurants charging between US$66.71 and US$555.92 per diner for holiday menus.
Additional costs for side dishes, snacks and drinks added more than US$222.37 to household spending, according to the National Alliance of Small Merchants.
ANPEC president Cuauhtémoc Rivera said households were likely to face further financial strain at the start of the year due to higher taxes and widespread price increases, urging consumers to manage spending carefully and prioritize local purchases.
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