Mexico | The balance on non-oil-related goods continues to be positive
Published on Friday, May 23, 2025
Mexico | The balance on non-oil-related goods continues to be positive
Summary
The trade surplus in 1Q25 is mainly due to the positive balance on non-oil-related goods. Net foreign direct investment posted an increase of 3.4% YoY in 1Q25 when comparing advance figures.
Key points
- Key points:
- The balance on non-oil-related goods in the first quarter of 2025 was USD 5,040 million after having posted a surplus of USD 5,149 million in the fourth quarter of last year.
- The situation above was reflected on trade surpluses in both quarters, making the current economic weakness evident by the stylized fact that the trade balance tends to show countercyclical behavior.
Geographies
- Geography Tags
- Mexico
Topics
- Topic Tags
- Macroeconomic Analysis
Authors
Arnulfo Rodríguez
BBVA Research - Principal Economist