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Mexico Overtakes Canada as Top U.S. Goods Export Market Through August 2025

Cross‑sector demand rooted in integrated supply chains underpins the shift.

Overview

  • Official U.S. data show $226.411 billion in goods exports to Mexico in January–August, edging $225.642 billion sent to Canada.
  • China ranked third as a U.S. export destination at $219.023 billion for the period, a 21.5% year‑over‑year decline.
  • U.S. goods exports to Canada fell 3.9% over the same span, contributing to the reshuffling of top markets.
  • The CCE reports Mexico is the No. 1 buyer in 24 Harmonized System chapters and No. 2 in 50 more, reflecting broad sectoral pull.
  • In August alone, U.S. exports to Mexico reached about $29.25 billion, or 15.81% of total shipments, and Mexico remains the United States’ top overall goods trading partner.