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Export from Mexico
A short guide for companies selling from Mexico: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What Mexico sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$665.9 billion
Merchandise exports were US$665,934,159,184 in 2025 as UN Comtrade reports them, including re-exports.
Source: UN Comtrade, Mexico exports by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Services exports
US$65.8 billion
Services exports were US$65,802 million in 2025, from the WTO, UNCTAD and ITC services data on UNCTADstat.
Source: UNCTADstat, WTO-UNCTAD-ITC services exports, Mexico, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Top goods exports
2025
- 1. Computers and data-processing machines (HS 8471)US$84.6 billion
- 2. Passenger cars (HS 8703)US$58.6 billion
- 3. Trucks and delivery vehicles (HS 8704)US$40.7 billion
- 4. Motor vehicle parts (HS 8708)US$40 billion
- 5. Insulated wire and cable (HS 8544)US$19.6 billion
- 6. Smartphones and telephone sets (HS 8517)US$17.8 billion
- 7. Medical and surgical instruments (HS 9018)US$15.6 billion
- 8. Crude petroleum (HS 2709)US$14.8 billion
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- 9. Monitors and projectors (HS 8528)US$11.6 billion
- 10. Parts for office machines (HS 8473)US$9.19 billion
- 11. Electrical control panels (HS 8537)US$9.03 billion
- 12. Seats (HS 9401)US$8.15 billion
- 13. Air conditioners (HS 8415)US$7.58 billion
- 14. Tractors (HS 8701)US$7.33 billion
- 15. Refrigerators and freezers (HS 8418)US$7.29 billion
- 16. Transformers and power converters (HS 8504)US$7.13 billion
- 17. Gas turbines and jet engines (HS 8411)US$6.93 billion
- 18. Beer (HS 2203)US$6.27 billion
- 19. Electrical switches and connectors (HS 8536)US$5.8 billion
- 20. Engine parts (HS 8409)US$5.5 billion
- Comtrade flow X includes re-exports, so the ranking is not domestic exports alone. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Commodities not specified by kind (HS 9999) are 6.1 percent of 2025 exports; they are in the total but not ranked. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: UN Comtrade, Mexico exports by product, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Where the goods go
2025, share of goods exports
- United States81.9%
- Canada3.3%
- China1.5%
- Germany1.2%
- South Korea0.8%
- Brazil0.7%
- Japan0.6%
- United Kingdom0.6%
- Mexico reports export values free on board (FOB); partner 490 is a Comtrade area not elsewhere specified, kept as the source has it. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: UN Comtrade, Mexico exports by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
2. What to look into next
Our reading
The United States takes 81.9% of Mexico’s goods exports. If you sell there, its import rules and buyer channels come first; either way, compare at least one other market before you commit.
Source: UN Comtrade, Mexico exports by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Based on: Where the goods go
Promote:Global’s reading of the figures above, not a source’s statement, and not advice.
3. Trade agreements
What each arrangement can mean for a seller, and its limits. A preference is conditional: check the rules of origin before you quote.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA, T-MEC)
Lets qualifying Mexican goods enter the United States and Canada at preferential rates.
As of October 30, 2026, the July 1 joint review gave no new 16-year term; annual reviews follow. Origin rules apply, and the United States applies other tariffs outside the agreement.
Source: Federal Register, USTR notice on 2027 USMCA review, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 5, 2026
European Union-Mexico Global Agreement, trade provisions
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to the European Union market.
Rules-based preference, not unconditional market access; the European Commission says the modernized agreement will replace it once fully ratified.
Source: European Commission, trade relations with Mexico (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
European Union-Mexico interim Trade Agreement (modernized)
Will widen the trade terms with the European Union once it enters into force.
Signed on May 22, 2026; the Commission page opened lists no entry into force. Keep using the current agreement until both sides confirm a date.
Source: European Commission, trade relations with Mexico (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to other member markets; exporters certify origin themselves.
Rules-based preference; check that the importing country applies the agreement to Mexico.
Source: Global Affairs Canada, CPTPP timeline (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), United Kingdom
Lets qualifying Mexican goods use CPTPP terms in the United Kingdom since Mexico ratified the United Kingdom's accession.
The GOV.UK collection lists June 22, 2026 for Mexico; check the origin rules and the importer's tariff schedule.
Source: GOV.UK, United Kingdom and CPTPP collection (opens in a new tab) · as of 2026
Pacific Alliance Additional Protocol (Chile, Colombia, Peru)
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to Chile, Colombia and Peru; SE issues the certificate of origin.
Rules-based preference, not unconditional market access; the page opened gives no entry-into-force date.
Source: Secretaría de Economía, Mexico's trade agreements, June 2026 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 1, 2026
European Free Trade Association-Mexico Free Trade Agreement
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Rules-based preference; authorized exporters can claim it without a certificate, and the page gives no entry-into-force date.
Source: Secretaría de Economía, Mexico's trade agreements, June 2026 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 1, 2026
United Kingdom-Mexico Trade Continuity Agreement
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to the United Kingdom; SE issues the certificate of origin, or authorized exporters declare origin.
Rules-based preference; check whether the CPTPP or this agreement gives the better rate for your product.
Source: GOV.UK, Trade with Mexico guidance, November 2023 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 10, 2023
Japan-Mexico Economic Partnership Agreement
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to Japan, with electronic certificates of origin since November 2025.
Rules-based preference; check the product rule of origin before claiming it.
Source: SNICE, Mexico-Japan certificates of origin bulletin, November 2025 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of November 19, 2025
Mexico-Central America Free Trade Agreement (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to five Central American markets; the exporter certifies origin.
Rules-based preference, not unconditional market access; SNICE lists self-declaration for these five countries.
Source: SNICE, rules of origin overview (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Chile-Mexico Free Trade Agreement
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to Chile; the exporter certifies origin.
Rules-based preference; Chile is also covered by the Pacific Alliance and the CPTPP.
Source: SNICE, rules of origin overview (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Israel-Mexico Free Trade Agreement
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to Israel; the exporter certifies origin.
Rules-based preference, not unconditional market access.
Source: SNICE, rules of origin overview (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Mexico-Uruguay Free Trade Agreement
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to Uruguay; SE issues the certificate of origin.
Rules-based preference; SE's page lists protocols on trade in the automotive sector.
Source: SNICE, rules of origin overview (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Mexico-Panama Free Trade Agreement
Gives qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to Panama; SE issues the certificate of origin.
Rules-based preference, not unconditional market access.
Source: SNICE, rules of origin overview (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) economic complementation agreements
Give qualifying Mexican goods preferential access to Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Paraguay and other members under separate agreements.
Each agreement has its own product lists and origin rules; SE issues the certificate of origin.
Source: SNICE, rules of origin overview (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
4. Steps to export
The main steps, in order, each with the body responsible and its official page.
Exporting from Mexico
- Register the company with SAT to get a taxpayer number (RFC), and keep an active RFC and electronic signature for trade filings.Servicio de Administración TributariaOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: SAT, sector exporters register guide, 2025 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
- If your goods fall in a listed sector, apply to enter SAT's sector exporters register.Servicio de Administración TributariaFree of charge.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: SAT, sector exporters register form 141/LA, January 2026 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of January 12, 2026
- Check whether your goods are on the dual-use and weapons control list, and if so apply for a prior export permit with a statement of use and end user.Secretaría de EconomíaFree of charge.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: SNICE, export controls on dual-use goods (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Register your products as eligible with SE, then obtain a certificate of origin through VUCEM or write the origin certification the agreement allows.Secretaría de EconomíaOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: SNICE, rules of origin overview (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
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- Check the Mexican Official Standards (NOM) that apply to your goods at exit.Servicio Nacional de Información de Comercio ExteriorOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: SNICE, Mexican Official Standards at the border (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- For plant products, get the international phytosanitary certificate; for food, supplements and cosmetics, get the health export certificate.Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria; Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos SanitariosOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: COFEPRIS, export procedures (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- File the export through the customs system of ANAM and the single window for any trade procedure.Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México; Ventanilla Digital Mexicana de Comercio ExteriorOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: VUCEM, foreign trade single window (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- If you import inputs to make exports, apply for an IMMEX program to import them temporarily free of import duty and value added tax.Secretaría de EconomíaOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: VUCEM, IMMEX new program authorization help (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
5. Organizations that help exporters
Start with SE and ANAM. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
Export development and market information
Ministry of economy
SE
Secretaría de Economía
Sets foreign trade policy and, with the foreign ministry, carries out the trade promotion and investment attraction work ProMéxico once did.
- Find finance
Export development bank
Bancomext
Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior
Offers financing and international business support to exporting companies and companies that expand abroad.
Visit Bancomext (opens in a new tab)Source: Bancomext, home page (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
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- Research markets
National statistics office
INEGI
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía
Publishes Mexico's official statistics, including the national consumer price index.
Visit INEGI (opens in a new tab)Source: INEGI, consumer price index bulletin, September 2026 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 8, 2026
- Meet requirements
Central bank
Banxico
Banco de México
Publishes the daily exchange rate and inflation data, and sets monetary policy for the peso.
Visit Banxico (opens in a new tab)Source: Banco de México, home page (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
ANAM
Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México
Runs customs clearance and the electronic customs system, and is named in the 2025 Customs Law reform.
Visit ANAM (opens in a new tab)Source: Diario Oficial, Customs Law reform, November 19, 2025 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of November 19, 2025
- Meet requirements
Tax authority
SAT
Servicio de Administración Tributaria
Registers taxpayers in the RFC, keeps the sector exporters register and issues the electronic signature used for trade filings.
Visit SAT (opens in a new tab)Source: SAT, importers and exporters register (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
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- Meet requirements
Foreign trade single window
VUCEM
Ventanilla Digital Mexicana de Comercio Exterior
Runs the platform through which, since May 2026, the single window for SE, SAT and ANAM foreign trade procedures operates.
Standards and sector requirements
- Research markets
Foreign trade information service
SNICE
Servicio Nacional de Información de Comercio Exterior
Publishes the permit, export control, standards and origin rules that apply to goods at export and import.
Visit SNICE (opens in a new tab)Source: SNICE, export controls on dual-use goods (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Plant and animal health authority
SENASICA
Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria
Issues the international phytosanitary certificate that plant exports need.
Visit SENASICA (opens in a new tab)Source: SENASICA, international phytosanitary certificate (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
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- Meet requirements
Health products regulator
COFEPRIS
Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios
Issues export certificates for food, supplements, cosmetics and health supplies.
Visit COFEPRIS (opens in a new tab)Source: COFEPRIS, export procedures (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Foreign trade business council
COMCE
Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior, Inversión y Tecnología, A.C.
Business council for foreign trade, investment and technology, with local business representations abroad.
Visit COMCE (opens in a new tab)Source: COMCE, home page (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Get advice
Business coordinating council
CCE
Consejo Coordinador Empresarial
Business coordinating body with a special committee on investment and the relocation of companies.
Visit CCE (opens in a new tab)Source: CCE, home page (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
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- Get advice
Industrial chambers confederation
CONCAMIN
Confederación de Cámaras Industriales de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Represents Mexican industry and its chambers and associations.
Visit CONCAMIN (opens in a new tab)Source: CONCAMIN, home page (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Get advice
Manufacturing industry chamber
CANACINTRA
Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Transformación
Represents manufacturers through a network of branches and industry sectors across the country.
Visit CANACINTRA (opens in a new tab)Source: CANACINTRA, home page (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
6. Worth knowing
United States tariffs on Mexico
Since July 24, 2026 the United States applies a 10 percent Section 301 duty to goods of Mexico, except goods entered duty-free under the USMCA.
What to do: Check the United States tariff heading and your USMCA claim before you quote a buyer.
Sources: CBP, Section 301 forced labor duties guidance, July 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab); Federal Register, USTR Section 301 forced labor notice, July 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
USMCA joint review
At the July 1, 2026 joint review the United States did not agree to a new 16-year term; annual joint reviews follow, and USTR opened comments for 2027.
What to do: Follow USTR notices and draft contracts that outlast the agreement's review dates.
Sources: Federal Register, USTR notice on 2027 USMCA review, October 2026 (opens in a new tab); USTR, statement on the USMCA joint review, July 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Section 232 duties
Section 301 duties exclude articles under Section 232, which has separate duties on aluminum, steel and copper under Proclamation 11032, plus vehicles and other goods.
What to do: Check the Section 232 lists for your product and its inputs before you quote.
Sources: CBP, Section 301 forced labor duties guidance, July 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab); Federal Register, Proclamation 11032 on metals, June 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
Mexico import tariffs
Mexico raised duties on 1,463 tariff lines from January 1, 2026 and set duties on 185 more lines from April 24, 2026; agreement rates apply to qualifying goods.
What to do: Check each input's tariff line and its country of origin before you price a project.
Sources: Diario Oficial, tariff decree of December 29, 2025 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab); Diario Oficial, tariff and PROSEC decree, April 2026 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
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Customs Law reform
The Customs Law reform published November 19, 2025 took effect January 1, 2026 with exceptions; a further reform in force January 1, 2027 targets undervalued imports.
What to do: Confirm current customs requirements with ANAM or your customs broker before you ship.
Sources: Diario Oficial, Customs Law reform, November 19, 2025 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab); DOF, Customs Law reform of October 23, 2026 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Duty-free inputs for exports
IMMEX lets an authorized company import inputs temporarily free of import duty and value added tax, and the April 2026 decree also changed the PROSEC sector programs.
What to do: Confirm with SE whether your project qualifies for IMMEX or PROSEC before you import inputs.
Sources: Secretaría de Economía, IMMEX program overview (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab); Diario Oficial, tariff and PROSEC decree, April 2026 (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
European Union agreement
Mexico and the European Union signed a modernized agreement and an interim trade agreement on May 22, 2026; the Commission page lists no entry into force yet.
What to do: Keep using the current agreement and watch for official notices of entry into force.
Source: European Commission, trade relations with Mexico (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
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