Mexico remains the United States’ main trading partner in 2026

January 2026

Mexico began 2026 as the United States’ main trading partner, reaching unprecedented figures for a similar month, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.

In numbers, bilateral trade totaled USD 74.1 billion, representing a 6.5% nominal annual increase compared to the USD 69.6 billion reported in January of the previous year.

Regarding U.S. imports from Mexico, they reached a total of USD 42.5 billion, increasing by 2.01% annually and representing 16.32% of total U.S. imports, 3.2 percentage points above the 13.1% recorded in January 2025.

Meanwhile, Mexico’s imports from the United States totaled USD 31.5 billion, representing a 13.09% nominal annual increase and accounting for 16.9% of total U.S. exports.

As a result, trade between the U.S. and Mexico, measured as the sum of bilateral commercial operations, represented 16.6% of total U.S. trade, ranking first, followed by Canada with 11.8% and China with 6.6%.

February 2026

During this month, Mexico consolidated its position as the United States’ main trading partner, reaching USD 44.3 billion in exports in February, equivalent to 17.5% of total U.S. imports. This represented a significant increase compared to 14.4% in February 2025 and above the 16.3% reported in January of this year.

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Mexican exports to the United States grew 6.4% year-over-year, as well as 4.2% compared to January.

Regarding the rest of the United States’ trading partners, Canada ranked second with an 11.5% share, followed by Taiwan with 8.3%, while China dropped to fourth place with 7.5%.

March 2026

During the third month of 2026, Mexico remained the largest supplier of goods to the U.S. market, with exports totaling USD 51.2 billion, the highest monthly level ever recorded.

This amount represented 16.9% of total U.S. imports, with an annual growth of 6.7% and a monthly increase of 15.5% compared to February.

Regarding U.S. imports, Canada ranked second with 11.3%, followed by Taiwan with 8.1%, while China remained in fourth place with only 6.9%, confirming the structural shift in global sourcing patterns.

All these first-quarter figures resulted in a cumulative total of USD 138 billion in Mexican exports to the United States, representing an annual growth of 5.1% and also a historic high for the period.

The sustained growth in trade between Mexico and the United States confirms the country’s strategic importance within global supply chains. For Mexican companies, this represents significant opportunities for international expansion, especially in sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, technology, and logistics.

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