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Mexico’s Private Consumption Barely Edges Higher in September and October, Early Inegi Gauge Shows

Early Inegi readings point to the weakest year-to-date advance since 2020, with exports carrying most of the growth.

Overview

  • Inegi’s timely IOCP estimates show 0.1% month-on-month gains in private consumption for both September and October, translating to annual increases of 1.3% and 2.2% respectively.
  • More granular IOCP point estimates indicate growth of roughly 0.06% in September and 0.07% in October, signaling near-stagnation beneath the rounded figures.
  • Banco Base calculates that, if the estimates are confirmed, private consumption rose about 0.35% in January–October 2025, the weakest comparable period since 2020, a notable risk given it accounts for over 70% of demand.
  • External demand remains the bright spot, with goods exports up 5.7% through September and supporting an accumulated GDP increase near 0.5% as fixed investment has contracted sharply.
  • The official Monthly Indicator of Private Consumption (IMCP) for September is scheduled for December 3, which will validate or revise the early IOCP readings.