Mexico-India Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $9.83B total volume โ€ขMexico deficit: $1.72B

Mexico โ†’ India

$4.05B

Exports (2023)

India โ†’ Mexico

$5.77B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.72B

Deficit for Mexico

Total Trade

$9.83B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Mexico and India. Green line shows exports from Mexico, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Mexico-India commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Mexico โ†’ India Exports

$4.05B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
50.5% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$2.04B
50.5% of exports
2Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$251.89M
6.2% of exports
3Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$203.73M
5.0% of exports
4Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts
$141.38M
3.5% of exports
5Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$131.50M
3.2% of exports
6Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$112.81M
2.8% of exports
7Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter
$90.46M
2.2% of exports
8Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
$42.34M
1.0% of exports
9Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel
$40.37M
1.0% of exports
10Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018
$36.17M
0.9% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Mexico's export portfolio to India demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

India โ†’ Mexico Imports

$5.77B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
6.7% concentration
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$385.98M
6.7% of imports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$295.80M
5.1% of imports
3Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$253.68M
4.4% of imports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc
$233.75M
4.0% of imports
5Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$224.41M
3.9% of imports
6Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$211.05M
3.7% of imports
7Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$206.91M
3.6% of imports
8Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$129.89M
2.3% of imports
9Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%
$111.94M
1.9% of imports
10Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked
$68.34M
1.2% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Mexico's import pattern from India reveals strategic sourcingin vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Mexico demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to India, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $9.83B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mexico-India Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $9.83 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mexico maintains a deficit of $1.72 billion
  • Export Focus: Mexico's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus, electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from India include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $9.83B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Mexico leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Mexico's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements India's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

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Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $9.83B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $9.83B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $9.83 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Mexico's trade deficit of $1.72 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Mexico and India represents a total trade volume of $9.83 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Mexico, with imports exceeding exportsby $1.72 billion.

Export Strengths

Mexico's exports to India total $4.05 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $2.04B or50.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from India amount to $5.77 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, with Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc comprising6.7% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Mexico's strategic sourcing from India. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023