Mexicans are beginning to show signs of recovery in their purchasing power. This is indicated by private consumption in the country’s households, which grew during April 2026 at both monthly and annual rates.
According to the Monthly Indicator of Private Consumption (IMCP), prepared by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , private consumption advanced 0.1% in the fourth month of the year compared to last March, while in its annual measurement it increased 2.1 percent .
Mexican consumers favored domestically produced goods and services, driven by the “Made in Mexico” label, which saw a 0.6% month-over-month increase. Conversely, they purchased fewer foreign goods, with purchases falling 1.5% month-over-month.
In its year-on-year comparison, spending on domestic goods and services showed no change, while spending on imported goods increased by 11.7 percent.
Private consumption is one of the main components of domestic demand, as it represents about 70% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) , so its evolution is key to economic growth.
According to an analysis by México, ¿cómo vamos?, the April data shows a sign of moderation compared to the previous growth. Furthermore, annual growth continues to be concentrated in imported goods, while domestic consumption remains virtually stagnant.
“Looking ahead, it remains to strengthen household incomes through greater formal job creation and by promoting consumption,” the organization stressed.
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