In the first half of 2026, the performance of logistics chains showed signs of recovery and growth, driven mainly by domestic consumption and the favorable expectations generated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as noted by Diego Casares Zambrano, Warehouse and Commercial Manager of Work One Solutions , a company specializing in comprehensive logistics solutions in North America.

According to Casares, in 2025 commercial and economic uncertainty caused various productive sectors to remain cautious in their operations ; however, so far this year there is a greater willingness to invest and develop new projects, which has resulted in a positive first half of 2026 for the company.

One of the sectors that has driven logistics activity during this period has been consumption. In an interview with T21, he explained that the increased demand for products related to the World Cup has generated greater movement of goods in import, storage, and distribution processes within the country.

This dynamism has been particularly evident in categories such as household appliances, electronics, and clothing . For logistics companies, this has meant greater operational capacity requirements in distribution centers and ground transportation.

Although a moderation in consumption is expected during the second half of the year, Casares Zambrano considered that the flow of tourists and goods generated by the World Cup held between Mexico, the United States and Canada will continue to boost regional logistics activity.

According to the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) , the 2026 World Cup will attract 5.5 million visitors and generate an economic impact of more than 60 billion pesos (mdp), which will increase the demand for logistics, transportation and distribution services in Mexico.

Beyond consumption, the sector’s focus is on strategic industries such as automotive and export manufacturing . These segments remain pillars of Mexican logistics due to their close relationship with the U.S. market and the need for efficient cross-border operations.

According to the executive, increased US consumption could translate into greater demand for Mexican exports, especially in the automotive sector. This would strengthen transportation, warehousing, and customs services related to foreign trade

According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , in the period  January-May 2026, 1,388,236 light vehicles were sent abroad , which meant an increase of 4% compared to the same period last year.

However, much of the growth outlook hinges on the renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) . Casares noted that the industry needs long-term certainty so that projects currently under analysis and pricing can materialize into concrete investments in the coming months.

The combination of a more dynamic domestic market, greater regional integration, and a stable trading environment will be the foundation for a strong finish to 2026 and a favorable start to 2027. In this scenario, logistics chains will continue to play a strategic role in connecting production, trade, and consumption in North America .

“We are closing the first half of 2026 with the conviction that major logistics projects reflect business confidence,” concluded Diego Casares.

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In the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), Mexico’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) totaled  35.2 trillion pesos, representing a growth of 4.1% compared to the same period in 2024, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) announced this Thursday .

During the reference period, the  remuneration of salaried workers , by the income method, was the component that registered the greatest increase among productive agents, with an increase of 9.9% at an annual rate and an amount of 11 trillion pesos, which meant a participation of 31.4% of GDP.

According to the agency, the  gross operating surplus , that is, business profits, represented 39.6% of GDP in Q3 2025, with an annual growth of just 0.8 percent.

Gross mixed income ,  related to self-employed workers and small businesses, had a share of 21.6% of GDP in the comparison cycle, with a slight rebound at an annual rate of 0.4 percent.

Meanwhile, final consumption , measured by the expenditure method, was the component that sustained domestic demand with 29.3 trillion pesos, representing 83.3% of GDP in Q3 2025, and an annual growth of 4.6 percent.

Exports reached 13.6 trillion pesos during the period, representing 38.6% of GDP and a 6% increase compared to the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), reflecting greater dynamism in Mexican foreign trade. Imports grew  5.9 % year-on-year, contributing 40.6% to GDP.

Meanwhile, gross fixed capital formation –investments in infrastructure, machinery and equipment– totaled 7.7 trillion pesos in the third quarter of 2025, although it registered a 4.9% drop compared to Q3 2024. This component accounted for 22% of GDP.

The quarterly Gross Domestic Product results, calculated using the income and expenditure approach , reflect the strength of domestic consumption , which is one of the driving forces of the Mexican economy.

According to estimates from BBVA Research , a moderate start to private spending is expected in 2026 , although a gradual recovery in consumption could be observed during the course of the year, “as the real wage bill strengthens and uncertainty related to US trade policies decreases.”

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Despite estimates of a possible recession in Mexico due to uncertainty about the global economy, private consumption in the country  registered a monthly growth of 1.2% in February 2025, according to data from the Monthly Private Consumption Indicator (IMCP)  compiled by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) .

This increase reflected the positive trend in household spending on goods and services , both domestic and imported, despite the tariff policy promoted by the United States.

According to seasonally adjusted monthly figures, consumption of domestic goods and services grew 1.2% , with goods reporting a 2.1% increase and services growing 0.3% . Regarding imported goods, consumption increased 2.7% in February of this year compared to the previous month.

On an annual basis, the IMCP fell 0.7% ; domestically, consumption of imported goods fell  5.3% .

These figures are released in a context where Mexico’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)  registered a quarterly increase of  0.2%  in the first quarter of 2025, showing a recovery after a  0.6% decline in the last quarter of 2024.

It is worth remembering that last February, the Ministry of Economy (SE) announced the relaunch of the “Made in Mexico” emblem , which seeks to strengthen the national industry, protect employment and encourage the consumption of Mexican products and services, as a measure to confront the tariff policies of United States President Donald Trump .

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