The slowdown in the Mexican economy impacted a decline in the Mexican commercial sector, resulting in low demand for goods and services last June, both in wholesale and retail trade.
According to the Monthly Survey of Commercial Enterprises (EMEC) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) , revenue from the supply of goods and services in wholesale trade fell 2.3% monthly in the sixth month of 2025. Employment and average real wages in this sector also slowed to 0.5% during the period.
Retail trade revenue fell 0.4%, while total employed personnel decreased 0.2%. Average real wages increased 1.7% monthly.
In their annual measurement, wholesale retailers saw a 9.3% decline in revenue, a 1.2% increase in workforce, and a 0.8% increase in average real wages.
Retail businesses, meanwhile, reported a 2.3% increase in revenue from the supply of goods and services; the number of employees increased by 0.2%, and average real wages grew by 6.9% year-over-year.
All wholesale activity sectors and subsectors showed a decrease in supply revenue compared to June 2024.
Trucks and new parts and spare parts for cars, vans, and trucks were among those that contracted the most, down 12.4 percent. This was followed by agricultural and forestry raw materials, raw materials for industry, and waste materials, which fell 12.2 percent.
On the other hand, the sectors and subsectors with the highest revenue in retail trade were exclusively through the internet, with printed catalogs, television, and similar items at 50.6 percent, followed by stationery, recreational items, and other personal items, with an increase of 11.3 percent.
According to an analysis by Grupo Financiero Ve por Más (BX+) , consumer confidence remains cautious due to the economic uncertainty caused by tariffs around the world, although it estimated that some components related to direct consumer decisions appear to be improving.
Wholesale and retail trade are a fundamental part of Mexico’s consumption dynamics, distribution of goods, and economic growth, making them a key factor for other sectors such as employment.
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