Latest reading: In August, the trade balance was USD +34.7 billion, following a USD +30.4 billion reading in the prior...
Merchandise Imports in Mexico
Merchandise imports in Mexico were worth USD 625 billion in 2024, compared to USD 400 billion ten years earlier, and they averaged USD 476 billion over the last decade. For more information on imports, visit our dedicated page.
Mexico Merchandise Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for Mexico from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Mexico Merchandise Imports Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 506 | 606 | 605 | 636 | 664 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | 32.0 | 19.8 | -0.1 | 5.1 | 4.4 |
Merchandise trade slips into deficit in July
Latest reading: In July, the trade balance was USD -0.8 billion, following a USD +4.1 billion figure in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +8.3 billion. Merchandise exports rose 43.7% in year-on-year terms in July, following a 34.5% rise in the prior month. July's reading was the strongest since May 2021 and was driven by higher mining and non-vehicle manufactured exports. Merchandise imports were up 45.0% in year-on-year terms in July, following 28.0% growth in the previous month. July's reading was the strongest since July 2021.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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