Mexico closed 2025 with record-breaking exports, reaching historic highs despite global economic uncertainty. According to official figures, the country posted a trade surplus, with the United States remaining its largest export destination.
Key drivers included strong demand for automotive products, agricultural goods, and manufactured items, which helped offset weaker domestic consumption. Analysts note that Mexico’s competitive labor market and favorable exchange rates contributed to the surge.
The achievement is seen as a boost to investor confidence, though experts warn that insecurity and extortion continue to pose risks to long-term growth. The Institute for Economics & Peace estimates that violence cost Mexico nearly 18% of GDP in 2024, underscoring the economic impact of crime.
Still, the export milestone provides momentum for 2026, as Mexico prepares for trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada under the USMCA framework.
Source: OEM
