MEX-USA Facts
Mexico is now the United States’ top trading partner, surpassing China and Canada
Key Trade Figures for 2024–2025:
Total bilateral trade (goods):
More than 80% of Mexico’s total goods exports went to the U.S. in 2024, while over 40% of Mexico’s imports originated from the U.S.
Mexico’s share of U.S. trade:
MEX → USA
USA ← MEX
Regional Economic Presence & Investment:
Top U.S. states with significant Mexican business activity:
Texas, California, Michigan, Illinois, Arizona.
U.S. foreign direct investment in Mexico (2024):
Primarily in Mexico City (≈ US $9.5 billion), Baja California (≈ US $1.65 billion) and Baja California Sur (≈ US $1.16 billion).
Top Mexican states for U.S. FDI:
Mexico City, Nuevo León, Estado de México, Baja California, Baja California Sur.
Exports & Imports Breakdown
Mexico’s main exports to the U.S. include:
Motor vehicles
Electrical/electronic equipment
Machinery
U.S. top imports into Mexico include petroleum products, machinery parts, vehicles and agricultural goods such as corn, dairy, and fresh fruits.
Additional Key Metrics:
Foreign direct investment in Mexico (2024)
U.S. direct investment in Mexico is led by manufacturing, nonbank holding companies, and finance and insurance
Growth sectors for Mexican investments in the U.S. include:
food and beverages, auto parts, plastics, professional services, communications, and metals.
Mexico has become the largest agricultural trading partner of the U.S.
with bilateral agricultural flows exceeding US $74 billion in 2023.