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Mexico Import and Export Statistics – 15 Key figures of 2025
Key take-aways
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Mexico’s export strength lies in diverse sectors like automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.
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The U.S.-Mexico trade relationship fosters economic diversification, but dependency poses challenges.
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Mexico’s commitment to sustainability is shaping a greener future.
Mexico’s import and export activities rely heavily on the United States market. Its economy threads on the uncertainty of inflation.
According to the International Monetary Fund, Mexico is the 14th largest in the world in nominal GDP terms and the 13th largest by purchasing power parity. The country is a developing mixed-market economy and stable macroeconomics.
The South American crisis and recession didn’t significantly affect the Mexican economy and its steadily developing modern industrial and service sectors such as ports, railroads, telecommunications, electricity generation, natural gas distribution, and airports.
90% of Mexican trade is under free-trade agreements (FTA) with 40 founding members such as the European Union, Japan, Israel, and Central and South American countries. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is the most influential among FTA as 80% of the country’s export volume directly goes to the U.S.
Although the economy withstands changes and developments, chaos, political instability, and long-standing drug cartel threats, there is still a huge gap in wealth disparity. Statista study reveals that the wealthiest Mexicans control the country’s 43% total income while the poorest hold less than 2%.
Thus, this creates a division of individual classes and disappointment between the government and the people. However, the country is a promising hub for foreign investments like the U.S.
15 Mexico Import and Export Statistics 2025
Here are some Mexico Import and Export figures for 2025.
1. According to OEC (The Observatory of Economic Complexity), Mexico is the biggest importer of the following:
- Corrugated Paper $361M
- Aluminium Pipes $283M
- Carbon Paper $50.8M
- Sulfites $35M
- Zinc Bars 25.8M
Global Edge record shows that:
2. About 80% of Mexican petroleum is exported to the United States.
3. The top trading export partners of Mexico are:
- United States $386,086,717,587
- Canada $12,895,260,598
- China $9,078,868,364
- Germany $7,427,419,377
- Japan $3,977,213,965
- Brazil $3,472,995,842
- Colombia $3,365,581,358
- South Korea $3,308,495,172
- United Kingdom $2,991,725,695
- Guatemala $2,422,926,131
4. The top import trading partners of Mexico are:
- UnitedStates $221,311,735,897
- China $101,020,778,949
- South Korea $18,963,156,999
- Germany $17,214,364,747
- Japan $17,078,967,078
- Malaysia $12,390,983,317
- Canada $11,224,332,798
- Brazil $8,718,415,097
- Vietnam $8,608,257,200
- Thailand $6,491,412,530
5. Mexico’s top export products are:
- Motor Vehicles & Parts $115,018,306,552
- Electrical Machinery $87,124,735,511
- Industrial Machinery $85,268,563,276
- Oil & Mineral Fuels $27,583,940,809
- Precision Instruments $20,647,439,912
- Plastics $11,401,428,016
- Furniture $11,065,214,137
- Beverages $10,011,718,350
- Precious Stones & Metals $9,306,646,564
- Vegetables $8,597,333,545
6. Mexico is the second largest exporter of avocado with a yearly 2 million tons of produce.
7. The top Mexican emerging industries in 2025 are:
- Fintech
- Tourism
- eCommerce
- Pharmaceutical
- Automotive
8. The automotive industry is the fastest-growing import sector in Mexico with an average of 40 billion yearly shipments. This was made possible by the “Big Three”, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler with the minimal support of Honda, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Volkswagen.
9. A study by Deloitte Insights shows that Mexico has a big opportunity in the form of nearshoring because it can drive investments, exports, and overall economic growth.
10. Mexico signed a Paris Agreement on sustainable development policy. This sets out measures to lessen climate change through viable import and export product sourcing of wind, solar, photovoltaic, bioenergy, geothermal, hydroelectric, and nuclear power with the purpose of:
- Reducing CO2 emissions by 22% by 2030
- Decreasing emissions by 50% by 2050
11. Despite Covid’s economic after-effects, Mexico’s import activities are expected to grow in the coming years with a projected 5.7% increase in 2025 according to the International Trade Organization.
The Center for North American Studies (CNAS) at Texas A&M University predicted the following:
12. Fresh imports from Mexico to the U.S. will reach over $53 billion in economic value by 2030.
13. The U.S. fresh produce imports from Mexico by truck will increase to 763,416 truckloads by 2030.
14. The Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation launched The National Program for Sustainable Consumption and Production. This program aims to promote the country’s sustainable production and consumption practices through green public procurement, eco-design, and livable business models.
15. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Mexico’s Circular Economy Strategy promotes product reuse and recycling to lessen 9 billion tons of greenhouse gas by 2050.
U.S. Dependence
The United States is Mexico’s largest trading partner. More than 50% of the country’s foreign investment accounted for U.S. companies. This opens the country to bigger market access.
For example, the USMCA agreement diversified the country’s economy and made it less dependent on oil exports. This resulted in a 6.3% economic growth and an average 600 billion worth of trade between countries. The rising data commerce slowly streamlines Mexico’s economy and the automotive industry investment generated 1.8 million jobs across the country.
However, everything comes with a price. Along with free-trade agreements follow:
Limited-Bargaining Power
This lessens Mexico’s ability to negotiate favorable trading terms and causes unequal economic gains.
External Shocks Vulnerability
Its heavy reliance means exposure to inevitable changes in the U.S. trade policies and dollar inflation. For example, a stronger dollar attracts investors to hold U.S. assets which reduces investment flows in Mexico.
Thus, making it difficult for local businesses and government sectors to access capital and service their debt.
Mexican Remittances
Almost 12 million Mexicans by birth reside and work in the U.S. Their yearly money provision averages 30 billion, making it a lucrative foreign income source for the country.
The majority of these remittances resulted in infrastructure projects, education, and health investments. However, its benefit only covers short-term contributions as dollar inflation limits the purchasing power of remittances when exchanged to the country’s currency.
Overall, Mexico is continuously thriving despite internal and external economic struggles.
Conclusion
Mexico’s import and export landscape, anchored in U.S. trade and diverse industries, weathers internal and external challenges, promising resilience amid ongoing economic evolution.
Frequently asked questions
What are Mexico's top trading partners?
Mexico’s leading export partners include the United States, Canada, China, and Germany.
How does the U.S.-Mexico relationship impact Mexico's economy?
Over 50% of Mexico’s foreign investment comes from the U.S., driving economic growth and job creation.
What initiatives contribute to Mexico's sustainable development goals?
Mexico aims to reduce CO2 emissions, increase renewable energy sourcing, and promote circular economy practices for a greener future.
About the author
My name is Marijn Overvest, I’m the founder of Procurement Tactics. I have a deep passion for procurement, and I’ve upskilled over 200 procurement teams from all over the world. When I’m not working, I love running and cycling.
