According to the most recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), merchandise exports in Mexicali, Baja California, reported a 2.6% increase in 2024 compared to year before.
Thanks to the competitive advantages of the state capital—including its proximity to its main trading partner, the United States, and the productivity of its skilled workforce—export volumes continued their upward trend.
In absolute terms, Mexicali’s merchandise exports reached an average of 16.6784 billion USD in 2024, way above the 16.2609 billion dollars USD recorded in 2023, according to INEGI data.
The statistical agency releases these figures through the Quarterly Exports per Federal Entity (ETEF) indicator, which provides information on the evolution—measured in thousands of dollars—of the value of merchandise sold by Mexican states to the rest of the world.
Among the industries INEGI considers for data collection are: agriculture and livestock; manufacturing of computer, communication, and measurement equipment, as well as other electronic components; and production of electrical accessories and electric power generation equipment.
Baja California’s total merchandise exports reached $55.6945 billion USD by the end of 2024, making it the fourth-largest exporting state in the country.
In early 2025, President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexican imports introduced significant uncertainty for Mexico’s export sector. These trade measures have contributed to rising inflation and dampened consumer spending within the United States, raising concerns about a potential economic recession.
Despite these challenges, Mexico’s maquiladora industry has demonstrated resilience. The sector achieved record-breaking exports in January 2025, indicating a potential acceleration in merchandise trade at the start of the year.
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