In July 2026, the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) collected 131.616 billion pesos (about 7.312 billion US dollars) in revenue, the highest monthly figure so far in 2026. The amount rose 8.7% month-on-month from June and 5.4% year-on-year compared with July 2025.

Drivers of revenue growth

The customs authority attributed the revenue growth to improved operational efficiency, strengthened supervision and law enforcement, and targeted campaigns against illegal trade. From January to July 2026, cumulative national customs revenue reached 791.009 billion pesos (about 43.9449 billion US dollars). The collection cost remained low at only 0.25 pesos for every 100 pesos of revenue generated.

Foreign trade operations hit 19-month high

Customs operations also rose in tandem. In July, a total of 1.9576million foreign trade operations were processed nationwide, up 2% month-on-month, marking the highest monthly volume since January 2025.

Ranking of major ports by operation volume

In terms of operation volume, Nuevo Laredo Customs ranked first nationwide with over 500,000 operations. Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana came second and third, each with more than 150,000 monthly operations. Manzanillo and Reynosa both exceeded 100,000 operations.

Top ports by revenue contribution

In terms of revenue contribution, Manzanillo Customs is the country’s top revenue-generating port, accounting for more than 15% of total national customs revenue. Nuevo Laredo ranks second with a 14% share.

Two core reform targets for the customs system

In April 2026, the President of Mexico clarified two core reform directions for the customs system: first, to achieve full-process digital upgrading; second, to expand the application of non-intrusive inspection equipment such as X-ray and gamma-ray machines, to balance clearance efficiency and supervision accuracy.

The president also noted that revenue scale is a core indicator of customs performance. Higher revenue corresponds to more standardized clearance procedures and fewer smuggling violations, serving as a direct reflection of customs reform results.