Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mexico
Mexico: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy was 633.53 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mexico, 1960–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mexico stood at 633.53 billion current US$.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 57.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mexico peaked at 640.21 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.12 billion current US$, in 1961.
That places Mexico 12th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.49 billion current US$ | 1.12 billion current US$ | 2.04 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.38 billion current US$ | 2.20 billion current US$ | 11.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.84 billion current US$ | 7.99 billion current US$ | 23.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 89.89 billion current US$ | 32.25 billion current US$ | 154.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 230.49 billion current US$ | 177.99 billion current US$ | 326.27 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 415.56 billion current US$ | 318.94 billion current US$ | 491.48 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 553.64 billion current US$ | 405.39 billion current US$ | 640.21 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More private sector data for Mexico
- Merchandise trade 73.5% (2025)
- Food imports 6.3% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 78.0% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 683.02 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 7.5% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 81.2% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 664.84 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 63.79 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 34.1% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 31.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mexico?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mexico was 633.53 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 640.21 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.12 billion current US$ in 1961.
- How does Mexico rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy?
- Mexico ranks 12th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy are the total merchandise imports by the reporting economy from the rest of the world, as reported in the IMF's Direction of trade database. Data are in current U.S. dollars.