Monthly trade report
Mexico trade: April 2026
In April 2026, Mexico imported US$33.6 billion of goods by sea and air, up 9.6% from March 2026 and up 25.7% from April 2025, according to Mexico customs (pedimento) data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, April 2026
- US$33.6 billion
- Exports, April 2026
- US$15.2 billion
- Trade balance, April 2026
- -US$18.5 billion
Sea and air imports ran 25.7% above April 2025, with air freight nearly doubling
Compared with a year earlier, Mexico's sea and air imports rose 25.7% in April 2026, to US$33.6 billion, and 9.6% from March. The increase came by air: air imports reached US$14.4 billion, up 95.9% from April 2025, while sea imports were 1.0% lower. Computer parts (HS 8473) rose 126.2% from March to US$1.98 billion and integrated circuits (HS 8542) reached US$1.97 billion, both their highest since January 2025. Imports from Taiwan rose for a third month, to US$6.08 billion, and Guadalajara airport received 24.5% of import value.
Exports grew for a third consecutive month. Sea and air exports reached US$15.2 billion, the highest monthly total since January 2025, up 10.1% from March and 21.8% from April 2025. Passenger cars (HS 8703) rose 69.6% to US$2.62 billion, and aircraft (HS 8802) rose 46.3% to US$1.12 billion. Crude petroleum (HS 2709) eased 4.7% to US$1.26 billion. Shipments to the United States, at US$5.78 billion, were 20.9% above a year earlier.
From February to April, sea and air imports totaled US$89.4 billion, up 10.9% from the previous three months.
What the data shows: April extended the spring rise in both flows, with electronics imports increasingly arriving by air. The data does not show why, and one strong month does not settle the trend.
Month at a glance
| Metric | April 2026 | March 2026 | Change | April 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, customs value) | 33,631,319,777 | 30,690,676,632 | +9.6% | 26,753,143,601 | +25.7% |
| Export value (US$, declared value) | 15,167,130,489 | 13,778,244,344 | +10.1% | 12,452,985,368 | +21.8% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -18,464,189,288 | -16,912,432,288 | -14,300,158,233 | ||
| Import weight (tonnes) | 77,207,771 | 74,678,287 | +3.4% | 74,908,789 | +3.1% |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 18,010,103 | 17,387,810 | +3.6% | 20,136,188 | -10.6% |
| Import records | 1,737,435 | 1,771,300 | -1.9% | 1,635,678 | +6.2% |
| Export records | 506,817 | 520,337 | -2.6% | 327,752 | +54.6% |
| Importers | 20,655 | 21,275 | -2.9% | 21,283 | -3.0% |
| Exporters | 5,815 | 5,910 | -1.6% | 5,852 | -0.6% |
How does the month compare with the last three months, the quarter, and the year?
| Period | Total | Prior period | vs prior period | Same period last year | vs same period last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports Quarter to date Apr '26 | 33,631,319,777 | 24,557,038,369 Jan '26 | +37.0% | 26,753,143,601 | +25.7% |
| Exports Quarter to date Apr '26 | 15,167,130,489 | 11,153,285,164 Jan '26 | +36.0% | 12,452,985,368 | +21.8% |
Imports: What did Mexico import in April 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 9,030,384,436 | 26.9% | +23.7% | +105.4% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 7,224,628,375 | 21.5% | +9.2% | +43.4% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 2,765,384,571 | 8.2% | +8.5% | -7.6% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 2,237,840,779 | 6.7% | +24.0% | -12.3% |
| 98 | Special classification provisions | 1,246,800,838 | 3.7% | -0.4% | +48.1% |
| 88 | Aircraft | 1,031,322,975 | 3.1% | -2.3% | -17.2% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 911,324,452 | 2.7% | -6.4% | +41.4% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 837,736,153 | 2.5% | +34.4% | +4.9% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | 797,893,945 | 2.4% | +18.0% | +1.0% |
| 39 | Plastics | 644,876,825 | 1.9% | -2.0% | -9.6% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8471 | Computers | 3,728,223,815 | 11.1% | +13.5% | +695.5% |
| 8473 | Computer and office machine parts | 1,976,313,774 | 5.9% | +126.2% | +354.3% |
| 8542 | Integrated circuits (chips) | 1,974,023,744 | 5.9% | +3.0% | +62.9% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 1,967,913,785 | 5.9% | +28.4% | -11.8% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 1,574,923,057 | 4.7% | +13.0% | +71.5% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 1,277,141,443 | 3.8% | +12.0% | -8.1% |
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 1,007,654,683 | 3.0% | -3.2% | -17.7% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 1,003,047,333 | 3.0% | +12.6% | -9.3% |
| 8523 | Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices,... | 864,906,708 | 2.6% | +94.7% | +433.9% |
| 9802 | HS heading 9802 | 735,382,486 | 2.2% | +5.8% | +69.5% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest increase came from computer and office machine parts (HS 8473): US$1.10 billion more than in March 2026, up 126.2%.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8473 | Computer and office machine parts | 873,786,730 | 1,976,313,774 | +1,102,527,044 | +126.2% |
| 8471 | Computers | 3,284,477,900 | 3,728,223,815 | +443,745,914 | +13.5% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 1,532,239,358 | 1,967,913,785 | +435,674,427 | +28.4% |
| 8523 | Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices,... | 444,112,598 | 864,906,708 | +420,794,110 | +94.7% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 1,394,206,274 | 1,574,923,057 | +180,716,783 | +13.0% |
Biggest decreases
Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic... (HS 3302) fell by US$72.6 million from March 2026, more than any other product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3302 | Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic... | 273,054,725 | 200,461,936 | -72,592,789 | -26.6% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 346,422,807 | 289,559,454 | -56,863,353 | -16.4% |
| 9806 | HS heading 9806 | 547,266,830 | 499,986,065 | -47,280,765 | -8.6% |
| 8504 | Electric transformers, static converters (e.g.... | 278,475,388 | 232,335,964 | -46,139,424 | -16.6% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 272,772,954 | 236,691,059 | -36,081,895 | -13.2% |
Where did Mexico's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,377,605,372 | 21.9% | +5.6% | +2.3% |
| Taiwan | 6,083,084,589 | 18.1% | +40.6% | +474.5% |
| United States | 4,682,541,510 | 13.9% | +16.7% | -0.7% |
| South Korea | 1,786,999,026 | 5.3% | +31.6% | +42.9% |
| Germany | 1,495,561,549 | 4.4% | -3.3% | +3.2% |
| Vietnam | 1,436,910,821 | 4.3% | +11.9% | +105.0% |
| Japan | 1,299,768,665 | 3.9% | +31.6% | +5.9% |
| Brazil | 824,216,498 | 2.5% | +0.8% | +7.5% |
| France | 753,502,258 | 2.2% | -36.2% | -37.9% |
| Italy | 749,605,007 | 2.2% | +6.0% | +9.7% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara airport | 8,234,150,550 | 24.5% | +31.3% | +250.3% |
| Manzanillo | 6,445,590,268 | 19.2% | +10.5% | +5.9% |
| Veracruz | 4,486,536,339 | 13.3% | -5.6% | +1.4% |
| Lázaro Cárdenas | 2,680,752,939 | 8.0% | +9.4% | +8.0% |
| Mexico City airport (AICM) | 2,189,456,128 | 6.5% | +12.3% | +12.1% |
Imports: How did imports arrive: by sea, air, or land?
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 19,185,807,150 | 57.0% | +4.7% | -1.0% |
| Air | 14,445,512,627 | 43.0% | +16.9% | +95.9% |
Sea: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refined petroleum fuels 10.3% | China 30.7% |
| 2 | Passenger cars 6.7% | United States 15.7% |
| 3 | Vehicle parts and accessories 5.1% | Germany 6.1% |
Air: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computers 25.2% | Taiwan 40.5% |
| 2 | Integrated circuits (chips) 13.3% | United States 11.5% |
| 3 | Computer and office machine parts 13.1% | China 10.3% |
Imports: Which import routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan → Guadalajara airport | 5,159,834,438 | 15.3% | +35.6% | +549.9% |
| 2 | China → Manzanillo | 3,761,604,310 | 11.2% | +5.3% | +7.4% |
| 3 | China → Lázaro Cárdenas | 1,439,195,137 | 4.3% | +5.8% | -3.6% |
| 4 | Germany → Veracruz | 768,971,198 | 2.3% | -10.3% | +1.6% |
| 5 | United States → Mexico City airport (AICM) | 752,891,837 | 2.2% | +48.2% | +33.2% |
| 6 | United States → Tuxpan | 741,555,462 | 2.2% | -2.7% | -22.8% |
| 7 | Vietnam → Guadalajara airport | 711,126,408 | 2.1% | +111.8% | new |
| 8 | South Korea → Guadalajara airport | 608,459,833 | 1.8% | +134.5% | +202.2% |
| 9 | China → Guadalajara airport | 603,630,715 | 1.8% | -9.0% | +19.1% |
| 10 | Japan → Manzanillo | 589,951,035 | 1.8% | +36.6% | -15.6% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Feb 2026 to Apr 2026 compared with Nov 2025 to Jan 2026. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computers | 6,308,650,490 | 9,354,072,878 | +3,045,422,388 | +48.3% |
| Computer and office machine parts | 2,073,432,818 | 3,563,999,076 | +1,490,566,258 | +71.9% |
| Integrated circuits (chips) | 3,710,575,122 | 5,051,564,500 | +1,340,989,378 | +36.1% |
| Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 1,502,615,079 | 2,651,679,938 | +1,149,064,859 | +76.5% |
| Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices,... | 720,645,194 | 1,622,787,563 | +902,142,368 | +125.2% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 4,658,783,925 | 3,150,809,501 | -1,507,974,424 | -32.4% |
| Trucks and pickups | 892,635,442 | 710,503,877 | -182,131,564 | -20.4% |
| Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment | 476,851,197 | 317,762,130 | -159,089,066 | -33.4% |
| New pneumatic tyres, of rubber | 635,573,394 | 485,983,023 | -149,590,371 | -23.5% |
| Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines | 513,479,750 | 399,371,925 | -114,107,825 | -22.2% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 7,494,241,739 | 13,378,156,227 | +5,883,914,487 | +78.5% |
| United States | 10,715,317,502 | 12,116,334,556 | +1,401,017,054 | +13.1% |
| France | 1,603,507,234 | 2,468,351,396 | +864,844,163 | +53.9% |
| South Korea | 3,422,591,637 | 4,267,743,853 | +845,152,217 | +24.7% |
| Vietnam | 3,022,953,818 | 3,865,354,412 | +842,400,595 | +27.9% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 23,747,541,587 | 21,190,433,000 | -2,557,108,587 | -10.8% |
| Thailand | 2,491,743,308 | 2,086,420,003 | -405,323,305 | -16.3% |
| Indonesia | 715,808,113 | 559,913,756 | -155,894,357 | -21.8% |
| Spain | 1,527,295,035 | 1,375,918,221 | -151,376,814 | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 1,022,462,058 | 916,926,896 | -105,535,162 | -10.3% |
What did Mexico export in April 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 3,558,919,477 | 23.5% | +49.2% | +35.3% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 2,003,712,634 | 13.2% | -8.5% | +43.6% |
| 26 | Ores | 1,980,705,126 | 13.1% | +0.7% | +83.2% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 1,800,869,153 | 11.9% | +9.7% | -5.1% |
| 88 | Aircraft | 1,160,430,334 | 7.7% | +45.6% | +21.9% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 1,076,626,035 | 7.1% | +10.0% | -6.1% |
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 525,104,601 | 3.5% | +0.4% | +28.0% |
| 49 | Printed matter | 268,568,185 | 1.8% | +6.3% | +10.9% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 184,865,932 | 1.2% | -8.1% | -0.6% |
| 22 | Beverages | 177,860,186 | 1.2% | +8.5% | +20.4% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 2,623,197,175 | 17.3% | +69.6% | +45.9% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 1,258,860,728 | 8.3% | -4.7% | -14.2% |
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 1,116,454,434 | 7.4% | +46.3% | +20.4% |
| 8471 | Computers | 1,086,335,385 | 7.2% | -4.1% | +93.0% |
| 2603 | Copper ores and concentrates | 814,530,720 | 5.4% | +23.4% | +75.2% |
| 2607 | Lead ores and concentrates | 720,063,562 | 4.7% | -21.4% | +93.4% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 651,445,050 | 4.3% | +11.5% | +15.5% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 466,002,800 | 3.1% | +72.8% | +19.5% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 431,793,836 | 2.8% | +18.4% | -10.4% |
| 8411 | Turbojets and gas turbines | 391,413,590 | 2.6% | -23.9% | +22.2% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest export increase came from passenger cars (HS 8703): US$1.08 billion more than in March 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 1,546,553,226 | 2,623,197,175 | +1,076,643,949 | +69.6% |
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 763,304,732 | 1,116,454,434 | +353,149,701 | +46.3% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 269,616,041 | 466,002,800 | +196,386,758 | +72.8% |
| 2603 | Copper ores and concentrates | 660,122,138 | 814,530,720 | +154,408,582 | +23.4% |
| 2616 | Precious metal ores and concentrates | 127,451,960 | 222,264,740 | +94,812,780 | +74.4% |
Biggest decreases
Exports of lead ores and concentrates (HS 2607) had the largest decline, US$196 million less than in March 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2607 | Lead ores and concentrates | 915,832,981 | 720,063,562 | -195,769,420 | -21.4% |
| 8411 | Turbojets and gas turbines | 514,382,527 | 391,413,590 | -122,968,937 | -23.9% |
| 8901 | Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships,... | 135,841,618 | 51,199,232 | -84,642,387 | -62.3% |
| 8905 | Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes,... | 94,517,082 | 10,000,000 | -84,517,082 | -89.4% |
| 0202 | Beef, frozen | 75,768,942 | 7,851,825 | -67,917,117 | -89.6% |
Where did Mexico's exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,776,126,143 | 38.1% | +28.7% | +20.9% |
| China | 1,364,021,884 | 9.0% | +2.8% | +76.2% |
| Germany | 1,193,398,261 | 7.9% | +74.7% | +140.6% |
| South Korea | 648,696,299 | 4.3% | +1.6% | +11.3% |
| Spain | 618,043,186 | 4.1% | -6.8% | -1.1% |
| Japan | 428,984,496 | 2.8% | -10.8% | +30.1% |
| Brazil | 426,813,584 | 2.8% | -6.4% | +11.1% |
| India | 351,284,386 | 2.3% | +64.1% | +44.4% |
| Colombia | 347,764,918 | 2.3% | +6.8% | +0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 247,018,522 | 1.6% | +17.3% | -37.5% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz | 2,356,738,049 | 15.5% | +47.9% | +38.3% |
| Manzanillo | 2,106,178,455 | 13.9% | -12.8% | +40.2% |
| Altamira | 2,092,830,318 | 13.8% | +23.7% | +9.5% |
| Guadalajara airport | 2,036,446,212 | 13.4% | +3.9% | +36.5% |
| Mexico City airport (AICM) | 1,265,535,689 | 8.3% | +6.2% | +6.2% |
Exports: How did exports leave: by sea, air, or land?
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 10,190,775,459 | 67.2% | +13.0% | +19.6% |
| Air | 4,976,355,030 | 32.8% | +4.6% | +26.5% |
Sea: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passenger cars 25.7% | United States 35.2% |
| 2 | Crude petroleum 12.4% | China 12.2% |
| 3 | Copper ores and concentrates 8.0% | Germany 8.3% |
Air: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... 22.4% | United States 44.1% |
| 2 | Computers 21.7% | Germany 7.0% |
| 3 | Phones and network equipment 8.5% | India 6.1% |
Exports: Which export routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veracruz → United States | 947,537,984 | 6.2% | +69.4% | +30.4% |
| 2 | Manzanillo → China | 869,521,815 | 5.7% | -1.5% | +149.2% |
| 3 | Altamira → United States | 863,092,332 | 5.7% | +34.4% | +12.8% |
| 4 | Mexico City airport (AICM) → United States | 664,357,832 | 4.4% | +23.1% | +10.4% |
| 5 | Guadalajara airport → United States | 648,127,608 | 4.3% | +69.1% | +65.6% |
| 6 | Veracruz → Germany | 455,598,640 | 3.0% | +103.5% | +144.6% |
| 7 | Dos Bocas → United States | 350,462,142 | 2.3% | +54.0% | +397.9% |
| 8 | Lázaro Cárdenas → United States | 347,740,206 | 2.3% | +6.4% | -12.5% |
| 9 | Querétaro airport → United States | 347,424,468 | 2.3% | +72.1% | +79.8% |
| 10 | Manzanillo → South Korea | 330,841,889 | 2.2% | -35.2% | -10.9% |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Feb 2026 to Apr 2026 compared with Nov 2025 to Jan 2026. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead ores and concentrates | 1,334,706,063 | 2,229,975,727 | +895,269,664 | +67.1% |
| Crude petroleum | 2,573,249,083 | 3,365,793,043 | +792,543,960 | +30.8% |
| Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections | 10,783,811 | 600,269,591 | +589,485,781 | >+999% |
| Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 2,131,730,799 | 2,563,586,624 | +431,855,825 | +20.3% |
| Copper ores and concentrates | 1,897,188,755 | 2,229,687,502 | +332,498,748 | +17.5% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 6,295,837,928 | 5,564,932,426 | -730,905,502 | -11.6% |
| Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes,... | 586,957,654 | 104,517,082 | -482,440,572 | -82.2% |
| Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with... | 356,465,777 | 276,178 | -356,189,599 | -99.92% |
| Trucks and pickups | 1,819,257,936 | 1,648,453,444 | -170,804,492 | -9.4% |
| Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 1,289,819,519 | 1,126,160,711 | -163,658,808 | -12.7% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 106,240,590 | 717,597,547 | +611,356,957 | +575.4% |
| South Korea | 1,633,633,206 | 2,149,400,534 | +515,767,328 | +31.6% |
| China | 3,227,397,428 | 3,742,525,312 | +515,127,885 | +16.0% |
| Spain | 1,146,250,813 | 1,636,952,904 | +490,702,090 | +42.8% |
| Italy | 252,450,394 | 619,137,946 | +366,687,552 | +145.3% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,170,960,712 | 625,619,330 | -545,341,382 | -46.6% |
| Brazil | 1,665,541,411 | 1,251,001,125 | -414,540,286 | -24.9% |
| Germany | 2,776,041,888 | 2,489,479,607 | -286,562,281 | -10.3% |
| United States | 14,500,043,877 | 14,275,914,396 | -224,129,481 | -1.5% |
| Switzerland | 590,467,116 | 402,890,629 | -187,576,487 | -31.8% |
Top importers in April 2026
20,655 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 85 electrical equipment | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 88 aircraft | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts |
Top exporters in April 2026
5,815 exporters shipped goods this month. See who they are, what they sold, and to whom in Explorer.
| # | Exporter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exporter, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 2 | Exporter, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 3 | Exporter, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 4 | Exporter, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 5 | Exporter, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 6 | Exporter, HS 26 ores | |
| 7 | Exporter, HS 88 aircraft | |
| 8 | Exporter, HS 88 aircraft |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 46,700,046,243 | 11,678,549,432 | -35,021,496,811 |
| Jun 2025 | 26,704,679,289 | 12,121,540,347 | -14,583,138,942 |
| Jul 2025 | 25,424,116,080 | 12,242,021,501 | -13,182,094,578 |
| Aug 2025 | 26,908,444,012 | 11,428,286,374 | -15,480,157,638 |
| Sep 2025 | 29,736,468,488 | 12,353,820,615 | -17,382,647,873 |
| Oct 2025 | 34,229,064,121 | 13,504,903,711 | -20,724,160,411 |
| Nov 2025 | 27,690,457,511 | 13,394,074,119 | -14,296,383,392 |
| Dec 2025 | 28,332,082,255 | 13,690,048,074 | -14,642,034,181 |
| Jan 2026 | 24,557,038,369 | 11,153,285,164 | -13,403,753,205 |
| Feb 2026 | 25,063,542,199 | 11,523,000,048 | -13,540,542,151 |
| Mar 2026 | 30,690,676,632 | 13,778,244,344 | -16,912,432,288 |
| Apr 2026 | 33,631,319,777 | 15,167,130,489 | -18,464,189,288 |
What looks unusual this month?
These changes may reflect a few large shipments, late records, or a classification change rather than a trend. Check them in the records before quoting them.
- Imports: Electrical equipment (HS 85) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Imports: Aluminium (HS 76) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Imports: Furniture and lighting (HS 94) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Imports: Computer and office machine parts (HS 8473) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Exports: Vehicles and parts (HS 87) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Exports: Ores (HS 26) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Exports: Aircraft (HS 88) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Exports: Plastics (HS 39) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
Mexico trade facts, April 2026
- In April 2026, Mexico imported US$33.6 billion of goods by sea and air, up 9.6% from March 2026 and up 25.7% from April 2025.
- No product heading was larger than computers (HS 8471), at US$3.73 billion.
- The largest increase came from computer and office machine parts (HS 8473): US$1.10 billion more than in March 2026, up 126.2%.
- Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic... (HS 3302) fell by US$72.6 million from March 2026, more than any other product.
- China was the top source of imports, supplying 21.9% of import value, followed by Taiwan at 18.1%.
- Mexico recorded a trade deficit of US$18.5 billion in April 2026: exports minus imports.
- The largest single export product was passenger cars (HS 8703) at US$2.62 billion.
- The largest export increase came from passenger cars (HS 8703): US$1.08 billion more than in March 2026.
- Exports of lead ores and concentrates (HS 2607) had the largest decline, US$196 million less than in March 2026.
- The leading destination was the United States, with 38.1% of export value, ahead of China (9.0%).
Methodology
Mexico customs import declarations (pedimentos), sea and air. Mexico customs export declarations (pedimentos), sea and air. Import values are declared customs value values in US dollars. Export values are declared declared value values in US dollars. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Records are customs line items; importers are distinct importers with a record in the month. The latest month may be revised as late records arrive. The period table leaves out a comparison that reaches before January 2025, when the series starts, or that includes a month not used as a base. Year to date is compared with the same months a year earlier. Records are Mexican customs declarations (pedimentos) for goods moved by sea and air, one record per declaration line, with declared values in US dollars. Mexico's land trade (trucks and rail across the US border), the largest part of its trade, is not covered, so totals describe sea and air trade only. Air records start in April 2025; January to March 2025 (sea only) and May 2025 (fuel import declarations about ten times their usual volume) are not used for comparisons. Exact duplicate rows are removed, and a few line values far above the usual price per kilogram of their product (for example steel rods declared at US$1.6 billion) are treated as recording errors. Regimes include definitive trade and temporary imports for manufacturing (IMMEX).
FAQ
Mexico trade, April 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Mexico import in April 2026?
Mexico imported US$33.6 billion (customs value) by sea and air in April 2026, up 9.6% from March 2026 and up 25.7% from April 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
How much did Mexico export in April 2026?
Mexico exported US$15.2 billion (declared value) by sea and air in April 2026, up 10.1% from March 2026 and up 21.8% from April 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Mexico import?
In April 2026, Mexico's largest imports were computers (HS 8471, US$3.73 billion), computer and office machine parts (HS 8473, US$1.98 billion), and integrated circuits (chips) (HS 8542, US$1.97 billion). The largest HS chapter was machinery and computers, with 26.9% of the total.
What does Mexico export?
In April 2026, Mexico's largest exports were passenger cars (HS 8703, US$2.62 billion), crude petroleum (HS 2709, US$1.26 billion), and aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... (HS 8802, US$1.12 billion).
Where does Mexico import from?
The top origin countries for Mexico's imports in April 2026 were China (21.9%), Taiwan (18.1%), and the United States (13.9%), by share of value.
Where does Mexico export to?
The top destinations for Mexico's exports in April 2026 were the United States (38.1%), China (9.0%), and Germany (7.9%).
What is Mexico's trade balance?
Mexico recorded a trade deficit of US$18.5 billion in April 2026: exports of US$15.2 billion against imports of US$33.6 billion.
Are Mexico's imports going up or down?
Mexico's imports are rising. From February 2026 to April 2026, they totaled US$89.4 billion, up 10.9% from the three months before.
How do goods reach Mexico: by sea, air, or land?
In April 2026, sea freight carried 57.0% and air freight carried 43.0% of Mexico's imports by value.
What are Mexico's main ports of entry?
In April 2026, Mexico's main points of entry were Guadalajara airport with 24.5%, Manzanillo with 19.2%, and Veracruz with 13.3% of imports.
How many companies import into Mexico?
20,655 distinct importers and 5,815 distinct exporters appear in Mexico's customs records for April 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Mexico import and export data?
CargoFax publishes this Mexico trade report free every month. The Mexico customs records behind it, with company names, HS codes, countries, and ports, are searchable in Atlas Explorer and available in bulk through Files.
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