The positive trend shown by trade between Mexico and the United States in recent months continued in May 2026, when the country’s exports to the United States totaled 54,179.6 million dollars (USD) , a growth of 17.5% compared to the same period in 2025, according to figures from the US Census Bureau .
This represents a record for Mexican goods shipped to the United States since records began, a result of the country’s preferential access to the U.S. market. Mexico’s main exports to the United States are computers, televisions, vehicles, auto parts, electrical equipment, machinery, and other manufactured goods.
Meanwhile, Canada totaled $36,337.2 million , representing a 21.2% year-on-year increase; while China exported goods to the United States worth $23,507.8 million , 15% more than in May 2025, according to an analysis by T21 Business Intelligence .
The figures for Canada and China last May represented a rebound after a period of fluctuations. Canada’s recovery is explained by sales to the United States of crude oil, vehicles, auto parts, machinery, and equipment; while China’s recovery is mainly due to technological products, driven by the demand generated by artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, total trade between Mexico and the United States reached $87.23 billion in May, a 17.4% increase compared to May 2015. Canada’s trade totaled $66.128 billion, representing a 13.5% increase over the same period last year. China’s trade reached $32.6252 billion, a 21.2% year-on-year increase.
In the cumulative period from January to May 2026, Mexico totaled $404,566.5 million , Canada totaled $307,479.3 million, and China $150,060.7 million.
In terms of imports, Mexico purchased US goods worth $33.05 billion in May 2026, a 17.4% increase compared to May 2025. Canada registered $29.79 billion, a 5.3% increase over the same month last year. During the same period, China imported US products worth $9.117 billion, 40.7% more than in May 2025.
In May 2026, Mexico reaffirmed its leadership in trade with the United States , positioning itself as the largest supplier of goods to the United States and as the main buyer of products from its northern neighbor.
The above reflects the integration of Mexican foreign trade in the North American region, despite the fact that the occupant of the White House, Donald Trump, has shown his disagreement with the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (USMCA) , which he has decided to review annually instead of extending for 16 years.
The uncertainty generated by the new provisions of the USMCA based on the annual evaluations will impact the country’s trucking and logistics sectors , given that these sectors require investments in tractor-trailers, trailers, distribution centers, intermodal terminals, and technology.
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