In 2024, the United States traded close to ****** billion U.S. dollars’ worth of goods with their neighbor. That year, the U.S. imported more goods from Mexico than it exported, leading to a trade deficit, or negative trade balance. Mexico’s imports from the United States The majority of cosmetics and personal care imports to Mexico originated from the U.S., while other Latin American countries, such as Colombia and Brazil, contributed significantly less in terms of import value. When it comes to apparel items, the United States was also among the leading trade partners for Mexico, although far behind China, where Mexico imported nearly all of its clothes from. Leading product categories Mexico exports to the Unites States The United States is Mexico’s most important trading partner when it comes to the export of cosmetics and personal care products. Canada, as the only other non-Latin American country on the list, was also among the leading export destinations. Furthermore, the United States is the main destination country for Mexico’s apparel exports.
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United States Trade Balance: Mexico: sa data was reported at -5.837 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -6.040 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Trade Balance: Mexico: sa data is updated monthly, averaging -5.255 USD bn from Jan 2009 (Median) to May 2018, with 113 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -3.058 USD bn in Jun 2009 and a record low of -6.636 USD bn in May 2017. United States Trade Balance: Mexico: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA010: Trade Statistics: Census Basis: By Country: Trade Balance.
This timeline shows the total value of U.S. trade in goods (export and import) with Mexico from January 2017 to May 2024. In May 2024, the total value of U.S. trade in goods with Mexico amounted to over ** billion U.S. dollars, with imports surpassing exports by roughly **** billion dollars.
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United States Trade Balance: Mexico data was reported at -6.715 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -5.652 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Trade Balance: Mexico data is updated monthly, averaging -2.684 USD bn from Jan 1985 (Median) to May 2018, with 401 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 661.800 USD mn in Jul 1992 and a record low of -8.053 USD bn in Mar 2018. United States Trade Balance: Mexico data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA010: Trade Statistics: Census Basis: By Country: Trade Balance.
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United States Imports from Mexico was US$509.96 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Mexico - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.
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Trade Balance: North America data was reported at -8.215 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -6.437 USD bn for Apr 2018. Trade Balance: North America data is updated monthly, averaging -5.796 USD bn from Jan 1985 (Median) to May 2018, with 401 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 318.900 USD mn in Jan 1992 and a record low of -15.320 USD bn in Jul 2008. Trade Balance: North America data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA009: Trade Statistics: Census Basis: By Region. Includes Canada, and Mexico.
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United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: MX: Misc Edible Products & Preparations data was reported at 44.145 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.965 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: MX: Misc Edible Products & Preparations data is updated monthly, averaging 25.446 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.145 USD mn in May 2018 and a record low of 3.756 USD mn in Jan 1996. United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: MX: Misc Edible Products & Preparations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA101: Trade Statistics: Mexico: Imports: CIF: SITC.
Based on foreign trade balance, the United States was by far Mexico's main trading partner in 2023. That year, Mexico's exports of goods to the U.S. exceeded its imports by about *** billion U.S. dollars. Canada came in second, registering a trade value of around **** billion dollars.
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United States Imports: 2-Digit: MX: Dyeing, Tanning and Coloring Materials data was reported at 21.807 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.214 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: 2-Digit: MX: Dyeing, Tanning and Coloring Materials data is updated monthly, averaging 12.618 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.753 USD mn in Mar 2017 and a record low of 1.899 USD mn in Jan 1996. United States Imports: 2-Digit: MX: Dyeing, Tanning and Coloring Materials data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA100: Trade Statistics: Mexico: Imports: Customs: SITC.
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United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: MX: Travel Gds, Handbags & Similar Container data was reported at 12.139 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.396 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: MX: Travel Gds, Handbags & Similar Container data is updated monthly, averaging 7.949 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.236 USD mn in Jun 1999 and a record low of 2.099 USD mn in Jan 2010. United States Imports: CIF: 2-Digit: MX: Travel Gds, Handbags & Similar Container data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA101: Trade Statistics: Mexico: Imports: CIF: SITC.
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United States Imports: 3-Digit: MX: Wool & Other Animal Hair incl Wool Tops data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in May 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: 3-Digit: MX: Wool & Other Animal Hair incl Wool Tops data is updated monthly, averaging 0.006 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.376 USD mn in Oct 1997 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in May 2018. United States Imports: 3-Digit: MX: Wool & Other Animal Hair incl Wool Tops data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA100: Trade Statistics: Mexico: Imports: Customs: SITC.
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United States Imports: 3-Digit: MX: Ferrous Waste and Scrap data was reported at 23.641 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.999 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: 3-Digit: MX: Ferrous Waste and Scrap data is updated monthly, averaging 6.469 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.138 USD mn in Mar 2011 and a record low of 1.094 USD mn in Dec 2001. United States Imports: 3-Digit: MX: Ferrous Waste and Scrap data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA100: Trade Statistics: Mexico: Imports: Customs: SITC.
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United States Imports: CIF: 3-Digit: MX: Tools For Use In The Hand Or In Machines data was reported at 29.480 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30.613 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: CIF: 3-Digit: MX: Tools For Use In The Hand Or In Machines data is updated monthly, averaging 13.234 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.042 USD mn in Mar 2017 and a record low of 5.404 USD mn in Feb 1996. United States Imports: CIF: 3-Digit: MX: Tools For Use In The Hand Or In Machines data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA101: Trade Statistics: Mexico: Imports: CIF: SITC.
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United States Imports: CIF: 3-Digit: MX: Fruit and Nuts: Fresh or Dried data was reported at 811.561 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 778.869 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: CIF: 3-Digit: MX: Fruit and Nuts: Fresh or Dried data is updated monthly, averaging 140.827 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 842.970 USD mn in May 2017 and a record low of 15.590 USD mn in Sep 1996. United States Imports: CIF: 3-Digit: MX: Fruit and Nuts: Fresh or Dried data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA101: Trade Statistics: Mexico: Imports: CIF: SITC.
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United States Imports: 2-Digit: MX: Special Transactions & Commodities data was reported at 566.045 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 507.248 USD mn for Apr 2018. United States Imports: 2-Digit: MX: Special Transactions & Commodities data is updated monthly, averaging 404.565 USD mn from Jan 1996 (Median) to May 2018, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 641.957 USD mn in Oct 2015 and a record low of 150.659 USD mn in Jan 1996. United States Imports: 2-Digit: MX: Special Transactions & Commodities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.JA100: Trade Statistics: Mexico: Imports: Customs: SITC.
In 2024, the United States traded close to ****** billion U.S. dollars’ worth of goods with their neighbor. That year, the U.S. imported more goods from Mexico than it exported, leading to a trade deficit, or negative trade balance. Mexico’s imports from the United States The majority of cosmetics and personal care imports to Mexico originated from the U.S., while other Latin American countries, such as Colombia and Brazil, contributed significantly less in terms of import value. When it comes to apparel items, the United States was also among the leading trade partners for Mexico, although far behind China, where Mexico imported nearly all of its clothes from. Leading product categories Mexico exports to the Unites States The United States is Mexico’s most important trading partner when it comes to the export of cosmetics and personal care products. Canada, as the only other non-Latin American country on the list, was also among the leading export destinations. Furthermore, the United States is the main destination country for Mexico’s apparel exports.