Mexico is suffering from an outbreak of coffee rust, though the impact is not as drastic as that seen in Central American countries. The Post/New marketing year (MY) 2014/15 coffee production forecast is 3.9 million 60/kg bags. The Post/New MY 2013/14 total production estimate remains 3.8 million 60/kg bags. However, the private sector believes production is lower. Coffee exports for MY 2013/14 and 2014/15 are expected to be lower compared to MY 2012/13, due to rust-related declines in production.Coffee imports for MY 2013/14 and 2014/15 are expected to increase to meet domestic demand. The government has just released its developmental policy for the sector, the New National Coffee Policy.
