Mexico’s exports to South America grow by nearly 18%

Mexico's exports to South America exceeded 6.7 billion dollars during the first half of 2026, an increase of nearly 18 percent year-over-year, while Mexico's productive integration with the United States is creating opportunities to expand the participation of Latin American companies in North American supply chains.

Mexico plays a role in North American supply chains; the automotive, auto parts, electronics, medical devices, advanced manufacturing, and agribusiness sectors have supply chains linked to the United States. As a result, companies based in Mexico can participate in production processes aimed at the U.S. market.

This also builds on Mexico’s network of 14 free trade agreements with 52 countries, providing preferential access to various markets and expanding the possibilities for using the country as a platform for manufacturing, distribution, and export.

Mexico's opportunity extends to greater integration with Latin America, which translates into productive investment by incorporating regional suppliers, business partnerships, and shared value chains to serve the continent.

For Mexican companies, South America offers an opportunity for trade diversification given the high concentration of Mexican exports in the United States. Countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Peru provide additional markets for Mexican manufacturers and other products.

“The opportunity lies in building a deeper business relationship based on investment, value chains, innovation, and strategic alliances. Mexico can become the hub from which Latin American companies take the next step toward North America,” said Concepción Valadez, CEO and G100 Country Chair for Communications, Advocacy & Mediation.