Mexico

Overview

Mexico has a small but growing Muslim community of approximately 4 million, including a significant convert population, driving domestic halal food demand. The country is also an important halal export market, with NOM-213 certified meat and seafood shipped to GCC and Southeast Asian buyers. CIEMEX and international certifiers such as IFANCA serve both the local consumer market and the export supply chain.

Market Overview

Total Population

128M

Muslim Population

4M (3%)

Halal Market Size

$2.8B

Market Growth (CAGR)

9.5%

GDP (USD)

$1.32T

Halal Exports

$1.2B

Halal Imports

$400M

Per Capita Halal Spend

$22

Ease of Business Rank

#60

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

Centro Islámico de México (CIEMEX)

Certification Required

No — Voluntary

Key Legislation

NOM-213-SSA1 (meat products standard); Ley General de Salud; NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1 (food labelling)

Import Requirements

Halal certification accepted from recognised bodies; NOM-213 applies to meat products; import permit required for meat via SENASICA

Labeling Requirements

Halal label must display certifying body name and logo; Spanish-language labels required; NOM-051 governs general food labelling

Industry

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports

Halal beef, poultry, avocado, seafood to GCC and Southeast Asia

Top Halal Imports

Halal processed foods, dates, confectionery from GCC

Government Incentives

PROMEXICO export support for halal-certified agri-food producers; SAGARPA subsidies for livestock sector upgrades

FDI Rules

Open to foreign investment in food manufacturing; 100% FDI permitted in most sectors

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness

moderate

E-Commerce Adoption

moderate

Cold Chain Maturity

moderate

Per Capita Halal Spend

$22

Dining Scene

Islamic centres in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Torreón; halal restaurants increasing in tourist zones

Events in Mexico

Companies in Mexico

Halal Certifiers in Mexico

Market Statistics

Official Authority

Centro Islámico de México (CIEMEX)