<strong>In</strong> 2008, Mexico manufactured 8.6 million tons <strong>of</strong> containers, with a production value <strong>of</strong>US$ 8.47 billion, and imported U.S. $ 2.3 billion. The total market value for packagingmachinery and spare parts in Mexico reached US$ 539 million in 2008.The Mexican packaging market is very dynamic. The breakdown in sub-sectors is asfollows:The cardboard and paper packaging sector represented 36.3 % <strong>of</strong> total sales in theindustry for 2008. There was an increase <strong>of</strong> 1.4 % compared to 2007, which translatesto US$ 3 billion, according to AMEE’s records.The metal packaging sector had a small increase <strong>of</strong> 0.6 % growth in this period,representing over US$ 1.5 billion.The glass-packaging sector represents 17.8% <strong>of</strong> all sales in the industry and is one <strong>of</strong>the most important sub-sectors for the packaging industry in Mexico. According toAMEE, the glass-packaging sector decrease by -1% in 2008, or US$ 1.4 billion. Thiswas one <strong>of</strong> the most prosperous sub sectors, especially considering that Mexico is theworld’s third largest beer producer and second largest soda consumer, but New Mexicantaxation policies have increased the cost <strong>of</strong> these products and there has been a slightdecrease in consumption. Therefore, the soda equipment market is roughly 12% <strong>of</strong> allthe packaging equipment market (around US$ 2 billion).The Plastic Packaging Sector (bags, films, boxes, bottles, containers) represents26.4% <strong>of</strong> all sales in the industry, and decreased -0.8% in 2008, reaching US$ 2.18billionWood Packaging Sector represents 0.6% <strong>of</strong> all sales in the industry and decreased -0.1%, reaching US$ 49.6 million, which is due in large part to the agribusiness sectorBest Products/ServicesReturn to topFood processing not only accounts for 19% <strong>of</strong> manufacturing GDP, but also for 40% <strong>of</strong>sales from the packaging industry, making it the biggest buyer sector for the packagingindustry and accounting for a total industry value <strong>of</strong> over US$ 60 billion (excluding beer,tobacco and c<strong>of</strong>fee). The food-processing sector has also demonstrated continuousannual growth for the last 3 years with an average year on year growth <strong>of</strong> 3.7%.The pharmaceutical industry is also one <strong>of</strong> the major correlated industries, representingalmost 10% <strong>of</strong> the total demand. They are also one <strong>of</strong> the largest buyers for packagingequipment, with an annual average growth rate <strong>of</strong> 7% in the last 3 years.Cosmetics and Personal Care Products is the third most relevant sector /client for thepackaging industry, with 10% <strong>of</strong> the overall demand for packaging equipment.OpportunitiesReturn to topMexico strives to provide excellent quality in the packaging sector. The glass packagingindustry has become the main focus for companies, because <strong>of</strong> its competitive prices ascompared to plastic containers, and its environmentally friendly manufacturing process.
With this boom in the packaging sector, machinery is more in demand, and the U.S. isdefinitely the first option for Mexican companies when acquiring new technologies.There is also a strong tendency to purchase new equipment in the sector and 85% <strong>of</strong> theequipment is imported, which represents an enormous opportunity for U.S. firms.The performance <strong>of</strong> the Mexican economy is one <strong>of</strong> the most important factors affectingfuture packaging machinery purchases. The large number <strong>of</strong> free trade agreements thatMexico has negotiated has created a more open and globalized economy. However, theglobal economic crisis has forced most packaging equipment users to freeze thebudgets for future equipment purchases, due in part to the instability <strong>of</strong> the peso inregards to both the USD and the Euro accentuated by the lack <strong>of</strong> realistic growthforecast and high interest rates for most loan suppliers.ResourcesPackaging Machinery Manufacturers <strong>In</strong>stitutePackaging Expo in Mexico:Mexican Packaging Association:<strong>In</strong>stitute <strong>of</strong> Packaging Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals:Mexican <strong>In</strong>stitute <strong>of</strong> Packaging Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals:Empaque Performance E-MagazineReturn to tophttp://www.pmmi.org/http://www.expopack.com.mx/http://www.amee.org.mxhttp://iopp.orghttp://www.envaseyembalaje.com.mx/http://empaqueperformance.com.mxFor more information on the packaging sector in Mexico, please contact:Mr. Juan Herrera, Commercial SpecialistU.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Consulate GuadalajaraJuan.Herrera@mail.doc.govTel: (011-52-33) 3615-1440 ext. 103Fax: (011-52-33) 3615 7665
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