Despite a complex economic scenario and the uncertainty generated by the United States’ protectionist trade policy, industrial activity in Mexico registered a slight increase of 0.1% in April 2025 compared to last March, reported the National Institute of Geography and Statistics (INEGI) .
According to figures from the Monthly Industrial Activity Indicator (IMAI) , compiled by Inegi, the indicator showed a 0.7% annual decline in the fourth month of the year.
During the period, mining registered the greatest growth, at 1.3%; while manufacturing increased by 0.7%; and the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power, water supply, and natural gas increased by 0.1% monthly . The construction sector was the only one with negative figures, falling by 2% monthly.
On an annual basis , all sectors experienced significant declines. Mining saw the largest decline over the cycle, with a 6.8% drop , followed by construction , with a 2.7% drop, and electricity, water, and gas generation , with a 0.1% decrease.
Manufacturing industries showed signs of recovery annually , with a 1.4% increase, according to INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Census).
Low domestic demand for goods and services, as well as the current global trading environment, have impacted Mexican industrial production, although it has shown slight progress.
According to experts, the Mexican economy faces significant challenges, and despite the outlook for low growth this year—just 0.2% , as recently projected by the World Bank (WB) —the country’s industrial activity will recover, albeit slowly, gradually, and with fluctuations.
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