After the drop at the start of the year, customs revenue in Mexico recovered its pace in March 2026, totaling 115,611.30 million pesos (mdp) in cash flow, a real growth of 3.1% compared to the same month of 2025, according to figures from the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) .

The various sectors also registered positive figures; however, Value Added Tax (VAT) saw a 7.5% drop compared to March of last year, totaling 77,208.5 million pesos, according to data from the Customs Revenue and Operation Dashboard . In contrast, the  Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) totaled 18,715.3 million pesos , a 72.3% year-on-year increase.

Operations increased by 3.8% in the third month of the year compared to the same period in 2025, with 1,917,495 transactions; and customs declarations showed a positive variation of 5.1% compared to the same period last year with 945,159 documents issued.

By customs type, the figures were mixed during March 2026, with maritime customs registering the greatest growth at 10.5% compared to March 2025, collecting 58,518.60 million pesos. Inland customs increased their revenue by 3% year-on-year to 19,503.14 million pesos. In contrast, those on the northern border totaled 37,298.73 million pesos , a drop of 6.8% during the period.

Meanwhile, the country’s main customs offices reported losses in the third month of the year. Veracruz saw a 17% decrease compared to the same period in 2015 , collecting 11,306.20 million pesos; and  Nuevo Laredo contracted by 6.2% with 18,198.63 million pesos. Conversely, Manzanillo reported a slight increase of 1% year-on-year , collecting 15,045.61 million pesos.

In the accumulated period from January to March 2026, the figures were negative compared to the same period in 2025. A total of 323,202.59 million pesos were collected, a real decrease of 7.9% ; VAT reported a contraction of 17.7% with 211,936.2 million pesos; and the IEPS increased by 49.1% with 57,575.8 million pesos.

Meanwhile, operations in the accumulated total for 2026 showed stagnation compared to the same period in 2025 with 5,254,625 transactions; and customs declarations contracted by 1.9% in the period, totaling 2,584,253.

In March 2026, Mexico performed well in its foreign trade, despite persistent geopolitical tensions worldwide, such as the conflict in the Middle East.

According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , Mexico’s exports totaled $70.727 billion in March, a 27.7% year-on-year increase. Imports during the same period reached $64.795 billion, a 24.3% increase compared to March 2015, resulting in a trade surplus of $5.932 billion .

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Customs revenue in Mexico declined for two consecutive months, totaling 101,568.38 million pesos (mdp) in February  , a real contraction of 16.8% compared to the same month in 2025, according to statistics from the  National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) .

However, the figures were mixed across different categories. According to data from the  Customs Revenue and Operation Dashboard ,  Value Added Tax (VAT) registered a 27.5% drop compared to January 2025, totaling 65,521 million pesos; in contrast, the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS)  totaled 19,674.3 million pesos, a 44.6% increase compared to February 2025 .

Likewise,  operations had a slight growth of 0.4% in the second month of the year compared to the same period last year, registering 1,679,084 procedures; although customs declarations showed an annual decrease of 3.2% with 824,426 documents issued.

By type of customs office, the figures were not favorable, reporting double-digit drops during February. The northern border customs office saw the most significant contraction at 21.5% , reporting 34,003.93 million pesos; followed by inland customs offices, which decreased 20.6% annually, collecting 16,912.81 million pesos; and maritime customs offices, which registered an 11.9% contraction in their collection, with 50,405.69 million pesos in cash flow.

The same situation was reported at the country’s main customs offices. Manzanillo saw a 16.6% decrease in February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 , collecting 13,979.69 million pesos, and  Nuevo Laredo contracted by 26.6% , with 15,500.94 million pesos in the same period.  Veracruz reported a real annual decrease of 16% , collecting 9,583.79 million pesos.

In the January-February period, the figures were mixed compared to the same period in 2025. A total of 207,591.29 million pesos were collected, a drop of 13%; VAT reported a contraction of 22.6% with 134,727.7 million pesos and the IEPS showed a significant increase of 40.1% with 38,860.4 million pesos.

Operations in the accumulated total for 2026 showed a drop of 2.1% compared to January-February 2025, with three million 337 thousand 130; and customs declarations contracted by 5.5% to a total of one million 639 thousand 094.

The January-February balance confirms a mixed picture: while certain tax revenues are strengthening, the general trend points to a challenge for the tax authority in maintaining stable collection in the face of an increasingly complex economic context.

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Samsara announced the appointment of Julia Monroy as Area Vice President of Sales (AVP) for Mexico , with which the company seeks to strengthen leadership development and continue raising industry standards in the country.

“This appointment reaffirms my commitment to the development of the industry in Mexico, and a new stage to promote innovation, strengthen our strategic alliances and generate a sustainable impact on business growth during this year and in those to come,” Monroy emphasized.

Julia Monroy joined Samsara in April 2019 and, prior to this role, served as Director of Corporate Sales . In that position, she led the commercial strategy for key and high-impact accounts in the Mexican market.

Monroy has driven business growth by building strong client relationships and leading sales teams. His approach has focused on the adoption of technology that enables secure and efficient operations , generating value for the organizations he works with.

She has over 15 years of experience in Mexico and Latin America leading growth strategies. Monroy holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and a Master’s degree in International Business from Tecnológico de Monterrey . She is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of San Francisco .

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with global technology companies in Silicon Valley, including Cisco Meraki , where he deepened his experience in innovative solutions and customer-centric business strategies .

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Amid changes in foreign trade, Mexico’s National Customs Agency (ANAM) reported that customs revenue suffered a real drop of 2.5% in November 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, totaling 115,621.05 million pesos (mdp)  in cash flow .

According to data from the  Customs Revenue and Operation Dashboard , in the eleventh month of 2025, the Value Added Tax (VAT) also showed a contraction of 12.9% compared to November 2024, with 75,363.1 million pesos; although the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) showed a growth of 62.3%, totaling 22,985 million pesos.

In the reference cycle, operations  totaled 1,664,979 , a decrease of 7.6% over the same month of 2024; while customs declarations contracted by 10.6% , with 841,171 procedures.

Customs revenues by type also showed losses compared to the penultimate month of 2024. Northern border customs offices experienced a real decline of 8.8%, registering 34,308.43 million pesos; while inland customs offices saw a 1.5% decrease in revenue by cash flow, with 21,117.24 million pesos. Only maritime customs offices  showed a slight increase of 1.4%, with 60,003.99 million pesos.

The three most important customs offices in the country showed declines in revenue collection.  Manzanillo totaled 13,440.01 million pesos, representing a real decrease of 27.1%; Veracruz  registered 9,742.08 million pesos, a drop of 24.4%; and Nuevo Laredo  obtained 16,525.30 million pesos, a real decrease of 12.8%.

Accumulated, with a good pace

Despite the negative figures obtained in the penultimate month of 2025, ANAM reported that collection in the January-November period registered an increase, with a real increase of 14.3% compared to the same cycle of 2024, adding up to a cash flow of one trillion 320 billion 462.14 million pesos.

During the period, VAT increased by 7.8%, reaching 904,133.1 million pesos; while IEPS grew by 49.9%, totaling 223,403.7 million pesos.

However, both transactions and customs declarations showed declines. Transactions fell 2.7%, to 19,743,677; while customs declarations totaled 9,918,321, representing a 4.4% decrease.

Although November 2025 showed a drop in customs revenue, the accumulated balance reflects a positive performance, driven mainly by the gradual recovery of VAT and IEPS, ANAM highlighted in its report.

According to projections from the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) , the entry into force of the collection of tariffs on Asian goods by Mexico on January 1st could alter the pace of imports and generate an increase in revenue of up to 62 percent.

The decree, published on December 29, 2025 in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) , establishes modifications to various tariff classifications of the General Import and Export Tax Law , and are aimed at various products in the footwear, automotive, textile and toy sectors, among other industries, in order to safeguard 350,000 jobs in the country.

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From an operational perspective, Claudia Serano, Senior Sales at Traffix , explained that the impact of this environment has been widespread for all companies operating land transport in Mexico , regardless of whether it involves domestic freight, last-mile delivery, or border crossings. Regulatory and customs pressures, coupled with a shrinking market, have forced companies to rethink priorities and strategies to sustain operations.

In that context, the focus shifted to nurturing existing relationships. Serano noted that, faced with an aggressive market, the strategy is to protect current clients while maintaining a balanced relationship with transportation providers, recognizing that carriers today are also selective about who they work with.

This logic is reflected in the way the company structures its ground transportation operations in the region. Traffix, a Canadian company founded in 1979 , operates ground transportation services in North America with a hybrid model: its own fleet in Canada and a network of transportation partners in Mexico and the United States. According to Serrano, this approach makes the development, evaluation, and compliance with standards by suppliers crucial, especially in an environment where capacity is limited and operational risk is constant.

The selection of these partners is not accidental. Serano explained that there is an internal process focused on procurement and compliance , which includes requirements such as certifications, legal and tax compliance, as well as minimum fleet capacities. These criteria aim to reduce risks in an environment where ground operations face increasingly uncontrollable variables .

Beyond the operational structure, one of the daily challenges lies in incident management. Accidents, thefts, border crossing delays, overnight stays, or extended stays are all part of the daily reality of land transport. Faced with these scenarios, Serano emphasized the importance of clear communication, presenting the full picture, and explaining potential additional costs, while avoiding unnecessary alarm.

Security has emerged as one of the main bottlenecks in Mexico . Serrano acknowledged that some routes, due to their level of risk, simply cease to be viable, regardless of demand. This is compounded by infrastructure challenges and port congestion, particularly in Pacific corridors, where additional costs and operational uncertainty discourage suppliers.

The result is a more cautious market , with clients seeking to reduce costs in a context where operating expenses continue to rise. For Serano, this disconnect between expectations and operational reality is one of the sector’s major challenges in 2025, a year he describes as particularly challenging for land-based logistics.

In this context, cross-border operations demand increasingly precise decisions. It’s not just about moving cargo between countries, but about doing so under changing conditions, with tight margins, and a supply chain that only survives if each link understands the context in which it operates.

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Mexico’s National Customs Agency (ANAM) announced that it collected 131,065.64 million pesos (mdp) in cash flow in October 2025 , representing a real increase of 6.6% compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Customs Operation Dashboard

According to the report, the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) showed a 68.1% increase during the tenth month of the year compared to October 2024, totaling 25,446.4 million pesos. In contrast, the Value Added Tax (VAT) contracted by 3.6% , reaching 85,820 million dollars.

Transactions in October 2025 totaled 1,943,797 , an increase of 2% over the same month last year; customs declarations grew 1.7% , with 989,046.

In terms of revenue by customs type, those located on the northern border showed declines in the reference cycle, with a real decrease of 0.6%, registering 39,617.70 million pesos.

Inland customs offices performed positively in October of this year, with a real increase of 10.9% and a cash flow collection of 23,781.68 million pesos; while maritime customs offices grew 10%, with 67,457.75 million pesos.

During the period, Manzanillo collected 16,091.73 million pesos, a real decrease of 20.6%; Veracruz registered 12,407.77 million pesos, representing an increase of 7.6%. Meanwhile, Nuevo Laredo obtained 18,681.11 million pesos, a real decrease of 5.3%.

Cumulative total, with positive figures

During the period January-October 2025, ANAM reported an accumulated cash flow of one trillion 204 billion 841.10 million pesos, a real increase of 16.2% compared to the same period in 2024.

Compared to the same period last year, VAT registered an increase of 10.2%, with 828,769.9 million pesos; while the IEPS showed a growth of 48.6%, totaling 200,418.7 million pesos.

The total number of transactions was 18 million 078 thousand 698, a decrease of 2.3%; and the number of customs declarations totaled nine million 077 thousand 150, a drop of 3.8 percent.

October’s revenue collection showed positive results, even amidst the process of approval and publication of the new Customs Law, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026.

Among the main changes in the new regulations are strengthening oversight and combating tax evasion, which would translate into increased federal revenue . It also seeks to implement new obligations for importers and customs brokers, including the digitization of documents and the electronic transmission of information.

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In August 2025, Mexico’s National Customs Agency (ANAM) reported that  116,945.12 million pesos (mdp) were collected , which represented a real increase of just 0.1% compared to the same month in 2024.

According to information from the Customs Operation Board , the  Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) reached 20,359.8 billion pesos , which meant an increase of 42.6%, however, the Value Added Tax (VAT) was 78,694.3 billion pesos , a contraction of 6.8% compared to August of last year.

Meanwhile, transactions and customs clearances reported negative figures . The total number of transactions in August 2025 totaled 1,811,996, a 4.7 percent drop. Import transactions totaled 1,015,348, a 6.5 percent decrease, and export transactions totaled 796,648, a 2.3 percent decrease compared to August 8, 2024.

During the aforementioned period, requests for customs clearances totaled 899,873 , a 6.8% decrease. Import applications were the most affected, with 668,649 applications, representing a 7.6% decrease. Export applications totaled 231,224, a 4.6% decrease.

Regarding revenue collection by type of customs, maritime and inland customs registered increases, while those on the northern border experienced a decline in August 2025. Of the total revenue collected that month, maritime customs reported 60,614.99 billion pesos, a real increase of 2.2%; inland customs collected 19,209.20 billion pesos, a real increase of 3.9%; and those on the northern border totaled 36,916.67 billion pesos, a decrease of 4.7%.

During the cycle, the three customs offices with the highest revenue collections in the country reported declines and stagnation compared to August of last year. Manzanillo was the hardest hit, with a real contraction of 13%, recording 14,901.80 billion pesos; Nuevo Laredo collected 18,011.62 billion pesos, which represented a real decrease of 7.6%; and Veracruz showed no change compared to August 2024, with 12,541.26 billion pesos.

January-August cumulative increases

During the January-August 2025 period, ANAM revealed that an accumulated amount of 953,753.98 billion pesos was collected , a real increase of 18.6% compared to the same period the previous year. VAT increased 13.4%, to 662,487 billion pesos, and the IEPS grew 46%, with 153,493 billion pesos collected.

Meanwhile, the value of merchandise reached 22,734,472 pesos, a 17.2% increase in real terms; meanwhile, the number of accumulated customs clearance applications decreased by 5.2%, with 7,181,124 requests, and transactions fell by 3.4%, with 14,348,723 registrations.

These figures follow the suspension of the 30% general tariff on Mexican products that the United States government was seeking to impose, which was scheduled to begin applying on August 1.

However, although Mexico managed to negotiate a temporary 90-day extension, the international trade environment was impacted by the entry into force of new tariffs on August 7. These tariffs establish a minimum 10% levy for countries that maintain a trade surplus with the United States, with tariffs that can climb to 41%. This has increased uncertainty in global trade flows and could affect Mexico’s customs revenue.

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The Port of Long Beach , located in California, United States, reached its highest level of activity for that month in July and the third most intense in its 114-year history, processing 944,232 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) , which represented an increase of 7% compared to July 2024.

Imports increased by 7.6%, reaching 468,081 TEUs , while exports decreased by 12.9%, totaling 91,328 TEUs; and empty container throughput grew by 12.3%, reaching 384,824 TEUs.

“Retailers are now seeing the arrival of products purchased at lower costs during the temporary pause imposed on tariffs and retaliatory tariffs earlier this year,” said Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach.

The executive also revealed that a 10% drop in cargo volume is expected for the second half of 2025 , according to a projection from its digital tool, Supply Chain Information Highway . He also indicated that changes in trade policies could lead to a year of flat growth.

Meanwhile, Frank Colonna, president of the Port of Long Beach Commission, thanked terminal operators, shippers, longshoremen, and others for moving cargo at a record pace .

He said he will continue working hand in hand with the industry and workers to respond to the needs of his customers.

So far this year, the Port of Long Beach has handled a total of 5,690,863 TEUs , representing a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The Port of Long Beach is the United States’ primary gateway for trans-Pacific trade. It handles more than $300 billion in merchandise each year and is one of the 18 strategic commercial seaports in the United States.

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The tariff uncertainty that US President Donald Trump has plunged the world into has had no impact on revenue from foreign trade operations in Mexico . This is reflected in data from Mexico’s National Customs Agency (ANAM) , which shows a cumulative total of 711,930.93 billion pesos (mdp) during the first half of 2025 , representing a real increase of 23.4% compared to the same period last year.

According to data from its Customs Operations Dashboard , the Value Added Tax (VAT) generated the most revenue, reaching 499,041.9 billion pesos during the period , representing an annual growth of 18.8% compared to 2024; while the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) reached 111,085.9 billion pesos, an increase of 44.9 percent.

Meanwhile, the value of merchandise reached 17,018,251 pesos, a real increase of 22.9% , driven by a 23.9% increase in imports, which represented 8,907,764 pesos; and a 21.7% increase in exports, totaling 8,110,488 pesos.

However, the number of requests processed registered a 5.3% decrease, with a total of 5,319,401 applications between January and June of this year.

Regarding the number of foreign trade transactions, there was a slight contraction of 3.7% compared to the same period last year , with 10,661,452 registered transactions. Exports reached 4,855,511 transactions, a 1% decrease; and imports totaled 5,805,941, a 5.9% drop.

Of the total revenue collected between January and June 2025, 367,334.40 billion pesos were collected by maritime customs offices, representing a 29.8% increase in real terms compared to the same period in 2024. These revenues were followed by those located on the northern border with 232,754.67 billion pesos, representing a 19.6% increase. Inland customs offices collected 110,614.02 billion pesos, an increase of 12.7%.

The Nuevo Laredo customs office, located on the northern border, topped the list of customs offices with the highest revenue collection, with 109,802.14 billion pesos; followed by the port of Manzanillo, with 93,384.37 billion pesos.

Operations in June

In June, total revenues reached 118,304.59 billion pesos, a real increase of 22.1% compared to the same month in 2024. VAT revenues totaled 79,568.9 billion pesos, reflecting a 13.3% increase. IEPS revenues reached 22,955.5 billion pesos, an increase of 89.2%.

In addition, 1.8 million transactions were recorded , representing a 0.5% increase; exports also grew 2.8%, with 811,146 transactions, although imports decreased 1.4%, reaching 989,819 transactions. The total value of these transactions was 2.834 million 018 pesos, an increase of 16% compared to June 2024. Regarding customs clearance requests, 893,063 applications were processed, representing a 1.4% decrease compared to June of last year.

According to experts, this positive performance in foreign trade revenue during the first half of the year benefits a Mexican economy that has been suffering from the effects of global changes—specifically, the new tariffs imposed by the United States—and which bases much of its growth on import and export sales.

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Through the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), it was specified that this decision was made after an analysis conducted by the Mexican Air Navigation Services (Seneam) and the airport itself.

“A maximum of 44 landing and takeoff operations can be handled per hour at the AICM, in accordance with the airspace limitations determined by Seneam. This measure will be temporary and will remain in place as long as the indicated conditions prevail,” he stated.

He mentioned that, based on the implementation of actions by the AICM, as well as the application of mechanisms and procedures, they will mitigate some operational risks in order to increase operational safety, service quality, well-being, and passenger satisfaction.

It’s worth remembering that starting in January 2024, the previous federal administration imposed a decree, due to congestion issues, that reduced takeoff and landing operations per hour at the AICM from 52 to 43, effectively ruling out international flights.

This decision was not the first of the administration’s, as in August 2022 it authorized a reduction during the winter season, from 61 to 52 operations per hour during the peak hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:59 p.m.

In the resolution published this Monday in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), the SICT specified that the AICM terminal buildings remain saturated , for Terminal 1 from 5:00 a.m. to 10:59 p.m. and Terminal 2 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:59 a.m.; from 1:00 p.m. to 7:59 p.m.; and from 9:00 p.m. to 9:59 p.m.

In this regard, he said that the Executive Directorate of Transportation and Aeronautical Control , which is part of the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) , will be responsible for authorizing the schedules so that they can be used by the airlines.

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