To make 1L of 100% agave tequila @ 55% alcohol, it requires about 7kg of agave - as long as equipment is running properly, extraction of the sugars after cooking and crushing are at high levels...often it can require much more and some distilleries can quickly find themselves needing 8 or more kg for the production.

The fastest growth of the category has been in High End and Super Premium brands. High End Brands have grown 1,040% in volume since 2003. Virtually unknown in 2003, Super Premium tequila/mezcal volumes have skyrocketed 1,522% and today account for 8.1 million of 9-liter cases sold.

Faced with degradation and challenges from invasive species, NPF works to protect native habitats and restore sensitive ecosystems. In Death Valley National Park, NPF is supporting efforts to protect vital desert springs from invasive feral burros, helping to safeguard a key habitat area for desert bighorn sheep and the endangered Southwestern Willow flycatcher.

North America continues to be the biggest market for Tequila by region, contributing to more than two-fifths of the overall market share. Allied Market Research expects the region to retain its dominance until 2031.

Alcoholic beverages are playing an increasingly important role in the emerging global economy as the number of consumers of spirits and innovation in alcoholic brands is proliferating. The number of premixed, fruit-flavored, and spirit-based low alcoholic soft drinks and premixed cocktails has increased significantly worldwide. These products are known as alcohol-based Ready-to-Drinks (RTDs), which refers to any drink that contains an alcoholic beverage and a mixer that is retailed premixed in bottles or cans. These drinks create a "grab and go" culture similar to cans and bottles of soft drinks.