Featured Data Additions, May 27, 2026

EMERGELA → Mexico → International Trade and Balance of Payments → Trade in Goods by Mode of Transportation

Trade in goods by mode of transportation for Mexico was added to the EMERGELA database. A trade balance, exports and imports are available by mode of transportation such as by air, road, rail and sea. Monthly data are sourced from INEGI and start in January 2007.

Chart: Trucks remain the undisputed primary mode for Mexican exports, accounting for up to 70% of exports by value moving across its borders. The surge in just-in-time manufacturing, particularly automotive parts and electronics (like computers and semiconductors), heavily relies on the flexibility, speed, and point-to-point delivery of trucks. Sea freight, which accounts for roughly 15%, is mainly utilized for bulk commodities (such as crude oil and agricultural goods) as well as transcontinental exports.