Key Mexican Exporting States and Their Performance
In the third quarter of 2025, Chihuahua led Mexican exports with $28,907.9 million, marking a 42.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, contributing 18.9% of the national total, according to data from Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).
Chihuahua’s Export Growth
The growth in Chihuahua is primarily driven by the computing equipment, communication, and electronic components manufacturing sector, which accounted for 43.6% of the subsector’s total and generated $16,505.9 million, a 66.2% increase from the third quarter of 2024.
National Export Dynamics
The computing equipment, communication, and electronic components manufacturing subsector registered the highest export growth nationally, with a value of $37,845.1 million (a 59.2% increase in the third quarter of 2025), according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Other Notable Exporting States
Jalisco emerged as the fifth-largest exporting state and the only non-border state with the second-highest growth of 89.1% year-on-year, totaling $13,839.7 million.
Similar to Chihuahua, Jalisco’s performance was fueled by the computing equipment, communication, and electronic components sector, which grew 174.2%, contributing $10,026.5 million (26.5% of national exports).
Automotive Sector Performance
Coahuila ranked second in export performance with $17,719.4 million and a 2.8% annual growth rate, contributing 11.6% to the national total due to its strong manufacturing sector, particularly in transportation equipment production.
Automotive Exports in Coahuila
Coahuila was the leading exporter of automotive equipment, accounting for 21.8% of national exports valued at $11,665.9 million, with a 1.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
However, the national automotive equipment manufacturing subsector, which accounts for 35% of total exports, experienced a 2.8% interannual decline.
Automotive Growth Variations Among States
San Luis Potosí had the highest growth among automotive states with 27.9%, totaling $4,562.9 million and contributing 8.5% to the national total.
Guanajuato, on the other hand, saw the most significant decline of 17.6% in automotive equipment exports, with 96.6% of its exports belonging to the manufacturing sector.
This contraction negatively impacted Guanajuato’s overall export performance, causing a 13.1% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, leaving it as the seventh-largest exporting state.
Nuevo León also experienced a 13.4% decline in the same subsector, which accounted for $4,444.4 million out of the total $14,735.4 million. Despite a 3.6% interannual decline, it remained the third-largest exporter during Q3 2025, with strength in transportation equipment manufacturing, electrical accessories, and energy generation.
Baja California’s Export Performance
Baja California ranked fourth with $14,145.8 million and a 2.4% decline. It represents 9.3% of the national total, focusing on electronics and manufacturing industries that account for over 98% of its exports.
Summary of Export Performance
These five states collectively accounted for 58.6% of Mexico’s total exports, which grew by 9.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Manufacturing exports increased by 11.4%, while mining exports fell by 15.2%, and agricultural exports decreased by 17.5%.
Key Questions and Answers
- Which states are the leading exporters in Mexico? Chihuahua, Jalisco, Coahuila, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León, and Baja California are the key exporting states.
- What sectors drove export growth in these states? The computing equipment, communication, and electronic components manufacturing sector significantly contributed to export growth in Chihuahua, Jalisco, and Coahuila.
- How did the automotive sector perform in these states? Coahuila led automotive exports, while San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato experienced varying growth rates. Nuevo León and Baja California saw declines in this sector.
- What was the overall export performance for Mexico? Mexico’s total exports grew by 9.2% compared to the same period in 2024, with manufacturing exports increasing by 11.4% and mining and agricultural sectors experiencing declines.
