Central Mexicana de Abastos

What Central Mexicana de Abastos does

Central Mexicana de Abastos S.L. (operating as CM Abastos) is a privately held Spanish limited liability company founded in 2001, headquartered in Móstoles, Madrid. The company functions as a specialized importer, promoter, and distributor of authentic Mexican food products for the Spanish market, acting as the exclusive or primary distribution channel for over 20 recognized Mexican brands including La Costeña, Tajín, El Yucateco, Chefmex, Maseca, Mission Food, Clamato, El Chilerito, and Nuevo Progreso, among others.

The company operates a B2B wholesale distribution model with a product catalog spanning more than ten categories — beverages, dried and canned chiles, condiments/seasonings, beans, flours, corn husks, desserts, sauces, tomatoes and preserves, and tortillas — including recent additions of frozen ('Quinta Gama') and refrigerated SKUs. It serves two primary customer segments: the horeca/restaurant trade (food service operators, caterers, and hotels seeking authentic Mexican ingredients) and retail supermarkets stocking ethnic food sections. Distribution is direct-to-business through a catalog request system with quote-based pricing, supported by HACCP AENOR food safety certification.

The business generates revenue through wholesale product margins on imported Mexican food goods, with no publicly disclosed pricing or financial figures. Marketing is primarily conducted through the company's website (cmabastos.es), which features a product catalog, blog content on ethnic food consumer trends, and an email newsletter for promotional outreach, supplemented by a Facebook page for brand awareness. No external funding, parent company, or institutional shareholders are referenced in the available data; the entity is independently owned and operates exclusively within Spain.

Name

Central Mexicana de Abastos

Legal name

CENTRAL MEXICANA DE ABASTOS S.L

Website

https://cmabastos.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Central Mexicana de Abastos is a privately held Spanish importer and B2B wholesale distributor of authentic Mexican food products, serving Spanish restaurants, horeca operators, and supermarkets with over 20 Mexican brands across multiple food categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mexican Food Wholesale Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Bakery, Confectionery & Snacks Wholesale (AFAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic/International Bulk & Wholesale Grocers (CRAHAMAE), International Specialty Ingredients & Import Markets (CRAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Mexican food distribution
• Ethnic food wholesale
• Food import logistics
• B2B food distribution
• Mexican cuisine ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Móstoles

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution of Mexican Food Products: B2B wholesale distribution model where Central Mexicana de Abastos imports Mexican food products from major brands (La Costeña, Tajín, El Yucateco, etc.) and distributes them to restaurants, supermarkets, and food service businesses in Spain. Revenue is generated through product margins on wholesale sales to business customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central Mexicana de Abastos is a Spanish B2B wholesale importer and distributor of authentic Mexican food products. The company imports products from more than 20 recognized Mexican brands (La Costeña, Tajín, El Yucateco, Chefmex, Maseca, Mission Food, Clamato, among others) and distributes them to restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and retail supermarkets throughout Spain across categories including beverages, chiles, condiments, beans, flours, corn husks, desserts, sauces, preserves, and tortillas.

Product overview

Central Mexicana de Abastos (CM Abastos) is a Spanish importer and distributor specializing in authentic Mexican food products for the Spanish retail and hospitality market. The company operates as a B2B distribution business offering a comprehensive catalog of Mexican food brands and ingredients across categories including beverages, chilies, condiments, beans, sauces, tortillas, preserves, and desserts. Key distributed brands include La Costeña, Tajín, El Yucateco, Chefmex, El Sarape, La Pasiega, La Sierra, Mission Food, Nuevo Progreso, Clamato, and El Chilerito. The company supplies supermarkets, restaurants, and food service businesses throughout Spain with Mexican ingredients in practical formats suitable for both retail sale and professional kitchen use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mexican Food Import and Distribution
• Bebidas (Mexican Beverages)
• Chiles (Mexican Chiles)
• Condimentos y Sazonadores (Condiments and Seasonings)
• Frijoles (Mexican Beans)
• Salsas (Mexican Sauces)
• Tortillas y Totopos
• Tomates y Conservas (Tomatoes and Preserves)
• Postres (Mexican Desserts)
• Hojas de Maíz (Corn Husks)
• Harinas (Flours)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La CosteñacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Costeña is a major Mexican food brand whose products are distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos in Spain. Products include salsas, frijoles, chiles, tortillas, and various Mexican food ingredients. La Costeña is one of the flagship brands featured on the company's homepage slider.
• TajíncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTajín is a prominent Mexican seasoning and sauce brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos in Spain. Products include powdered salsa, glass rimmer seasoning, and dried chiles. Tajín is featured as a flagship brand on the company's homepage.
• El YucatecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEl Yucateco is a Mexican sauce and condiment brand specializing in habanero-based products. Distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos in Spain including salsa habanera, salsa chipotle, and achiote products.
• ChefmexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChefmex is a Mexican food brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, specializing in fruit concentrates for traditional Mexican beverages (aguas frescas) such as Jamaica, mango, tamarind, and horchata.
• La PasiegaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Pasiega is a Mexican food brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, specializing in dried chiles (Chile Seco Ancho, Guajillo, Pasilla, de Árbol).
• La SierraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Sierra is a Mexican food brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, specializing in frijoles (black beans) in various formats.
• El SarapeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEl Sarape is a Mexican food brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, offering products like corn husks for tamales, poblano peppers, and hibiscus flower (flor de jamaica).
• Mission FoodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMission Food is a Mexican food brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, specializing in wheat tortillas in various sizes (12cm to 30cm) and totopos (tortilla chips).
• Nuevo ProgresominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNuevo Progreso is a Mexican food brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, specializing in totopos (tortilla chips) with chipotle and habanero flavors.
• MasecaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaseca is a well-known Mexican brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, specializing in corn flour for tortillas and other corn-based products.
• ClamatominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClamato is a Mexican beverage brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, specializing in the original Clamato drink used for micheladas.
• El ChileritominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEl Chilerito is a Mexican condiment brand distributed by Central Mexicana de Abastos, specializing in chamoy sauce and spicy sauces.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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