Latest reading: In September, the trade balance was USD +0.9 billion, following a USD +1.4 billion figure in the prior...
Merchandise Trade Balance in Mexico
The merchandise trade balance in Mexico averaged USD -6.1 billion in the decade to 2024. The 2024 reading was USD -8.2 billion. For more information on trade, visit our dedicated page.
Mexico Trade Chart
Note: This chart displays Trade Balance (USD billion) for Mexico from 2025 to 2016.
Source: Macrobond.
Mexico Trade Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | 34.2 | -10.8 | -28.1 | -12.3 | -18.5 |
Merchandise trade slips into deficit in August
Latest reading: In August, the trade balance was USD -1.9 billion, following a USD 0.0 billion reading in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD -1.1 billion. Exports rose 7.4% in year-on-year terms in August, coming on the back of 4.0% growth in the previous month. While car exports fell slightly—likely dampened by U.S. tariffs—this was more than compensated by higher sales of other goods. Moreover, overall export sales to the U.S. continued to rise at a solid pace. Imports dropped 0.1% in year-on-year terms in August, coming on the back of 1.7% growth in the previous month.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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