Northern states lead Mexico exports

Manufacturing is Mexico’s main export engine and the primary force driving foreign trade

According to data from Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), exports from Mexican federal entities reached USD152,5566 billion in the third quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 9.2%. This performance demonstrates the strength of Mexico’s national production system and the strategic importance of the states with strong industrial and manufacturing sectors in the country’s foreign trade.

The state with the highest export participation rate

During this period, Chihuahua became Mexico’s largest exporting state, accounting for 18.9% of the national total, equivalent to USD28,9079 billion. This was followed by Coahuila (11.6%) and Nuevo León (9.7%), solidifying northern Mexico’s position as the country’s most important export hub.

In addition to the states mentioned above, Baja California and Jalisco are also included, accounting for 9.3% and 9.1% respectively, while Tamaulipas accounts for 6.2%. These six states collectively account for 64.8% of the nation’s total exports, reflecting their ability to integrate into global value chains and attract productive investment.

Manufacturing is the engine of foreign trade

By economic sector, manufacturing exports accounted for 93.8% of the total, with an annual growth rate of 11.4%, consolidating its position as the main driver of foreign trade. In contrast, mining and agricultural exports declined by 15.2% and 17.5% respectively, but this did not affect the country’s overall economic performance.

In the manufacturing sector, sub-sectors such as transportation equipment manufacturing performed exceptionally well, accounting for 35% of total exports, while computer equipment and electronic component manufacturing accounted for 24.8%. The states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Jalisco, and Nuevo León maintained their leading positions in these sectors.

In terms of vitality, the state with the largest annual positive growth in exports was Quintana Roo, with an increase of 120%, followed by Jalisco, with an increase of 89.1%, and Chihuahua, with an increase of 42.9%, indicating a significant recovery in highly specialized industrial entities.

Export performance in the third quarter of 2025 confirms that regional competitiveness, industrial infrastructure, and manufacturing integration remain key factors in maintaining Mexico’s foreign trade growth and strengthening its position in the international market.

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