Mexico Imports

Mexico mainly imports manufactured products (87 percent of total purchases), namely metallic products, machinery and equipment (53 percent), of which automotive (13 percent); electrical and electronic appliances (20 percent); and special equipment for miscellaneous industries (15 percent). Oil products represent 10 percent of total imports, especially oil derivatives and petrochemicals. Agricultural goods account for 3 percent. Main import partners are: the United States (46 percent of total purchases), China (18 percent), Japan, Germany and South Korea (4 percent each). Main imports from the United States are: other parts and accessories of vehicles (8 percent of total imports); electric apparatus (7 percent); petroleum products (6 percent) and computer accessories (6 percent).