Overview and Key Figures
Querétaro’s commercial establishments project an economic spillage of 495 million pesos for Mother’s Day on May 10, according to forecasts from the Querétaro Chamber of Commerce. This figure represents a 10% increase compared to sales from the same date in 2024.
Key Sectors for Sales Growth
The sectors driving this sales growth include restaurants, florists, bakeries, clothing stores, footwear, jewelry, electronics, appliances, perfumery, and investments in mariachi or music. The average spending per person or family ranges from 500 to 5,000 pesos.
Call for Local and Formal Business Support
Lorena Muñoz Altamira, president of the Querétaro Chamber of Commerce, urged consumers to prioritize local consumption and formal businesses. In Mexico, 19% of entrepreneurial ventures are led by women.
“We invite consumers to purchase directly from Querétaro’s entrepreneurs who are consistently building their brands and sustaining their familial and personal economies through formal enterprises,” Muñoz Altamira stated.
The economic activity generated on this day strengthens domestic consumption, making it crucial for the commerce sector to navigate through 2025, a challenging year economically.
Economic Landscape in Querétaro
According to the 2024 Economic Census, there were 97,380 economic units operating in Querétaro in 2023, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).
- Microenterprises account for 92.9% of the units.
- 6.7% are small and medium-sized enterprises.
- 0.4% are large enterprises.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the projected economic spillage for Mother’s Day in Querétaro? Businesses anticipate 495 million pesos in sales, marking a 10% increase from the previous year.
- Which sectors are expected to see growth in sales? Key sectors include restaurants, florists, bakeries, clothing stores, footwear, jewelry, electronics, appliances, perfumery, and investments in mariachi or music.
- What message is the Querétaro Chamber of Commerce conveying to consumers? Consumers are encouraged to prioritize local and formal businesses, supporting women-led ventures that constitute 19% of Mexican entrepreneurship.
- How does the economic activity on Mother’s Day impact the broader economy? The activity strengthens domestic consumption, which is vital for the commerce sector’s resilience in 2025, a year marked by economic challenges.
- What is the current economic landscape in Querétaro? The 2024 Economic Census reported 97,380 economic units in Querétaro, with microenterprises making up 92.9%, small and medium-sized enterprises accounting for 6.7%, and large enterprises comprising 0.4%.
