U.S. sales volume of tequila 2004-2022

In 2022, the sales volume of tequila in the United States amounted to about 30 million 9 liter cases. Since 2004, when the U.S. tequila sales volume stood at nearly eight million cases, the numbers have increased with each consecutive year.

Tequila exports from Mexico

In 2021, Mexico exported more tequila to other parts of the world than ever before. That year, the country exported roughly 339 million liters of the distilled alcoholic beverage. The vast majority of these liters were destined for Mexico’s neighbor: over 90% of Mexico’s tequila exports went to the United States in 2021.

Other spirits in the U.S. industry

In 2022, spirits, such as vodka and whiskey were sold the most in the United States . These spirit categories have grown considerably since 2010, and both accounted for a sales volume of over 76 million 9 liter cases. The sales volume of gin and rum has remained fairly constant over the last decade.