Which Country Drinks The Most Tequila? (It's Not Mexico)
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Mexico produced 302.1 million litres of tequila during the first half of 2026 and exported 214.4 million litres, while the government announced a strategy to withdraw tariffs and trade barriers that limit its expansion outside the United States. The president of the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT), Aurelio López Rocha, reported in a press conference on Monday that exports grew by 3.3% compared to the comparable period of 2025 and the industry c…
The tequila industry is one of the main economic and export engines of Jalisco. However, behind the growth of this production chain there is a large-scale environmental challenge: for each liter of processed tequila, between 10 and 15 liters of vinaza are generated, a liquid residue with a high organic load that can be up to 100 times more polluting than the grey domestic waters if it does not receive adequate treatment.
80% of overseas sales are directed to the US market, Europe and India are opportunities to expand the global presence of distillate.
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