A collapse in the price of agave has fuelled heavy discounting, allowing tequila to be the only major spirits category to achieve volume growth in 2025, despite Mexico's economic slowdownThe broader spirits market is struggling with a contracting economy, high inflation and a significant hardening of regulations regarding alcohol health warnings, sustainability and digital marketingWhile mainstream no- & low-alcohol products have failed to gain traction, consumers are increasingly exploring premium agave alternatives like mezcal and sotol, alongside a surging interest in international whis
Tequila bucks trend as challenges abound for spirits in Mexico – Market Intel
Mexico’s wider economic backdrop is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, despite the fillip that co-hosting the FIFA World Cup this summer will likely provide.

In Mexico, crashing agave prices and cheaper 100% agave tequilas have given the category a boost. However, despite the promise of this summer’s World Cup, the wider spirits category faces a raft of different challenges in the country.
Joe has been a business journalist for over 20 years, specialising in the drinks, aviation and Global Travel Retail sectors; Duty-Free News International, IWSR Magazine, Drinks International and Whisky Magazine, among others.



