Mexico’s industrial production declined 1.3% year-over-year in March 2026, matching the drop recorded in February and coming in slightly better than forecasts of a 1.5% contraction. The construction sector remained the main drag, shrinking 6.2% amid declines in building construction (-8.1%) and specialized construction activities (-2.4%). Manufacturing output also fell 1.0%, weighed down by a 10.4% drop in the production of electrical accessories, appliances, and power generation equipment. In contrast, mining output expanded 6.0%, supported by a 45.7% surge in mining-related services. The utilities sector also posted modest growth of 0.2%. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial production fell 0.6% in March, reversing a 0.4% increase in February. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Industrial Production in Mexico decreased 1.30 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Mexico averaged 1.66 percent from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 37.10 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -30.03 percent in May of 2020. This page provides - Mexico Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Mexico Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Industrial Production in Mexico decreased 1.30 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Mexico is expected to be 0.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Mexico Industrial Production is projected to trend around 1.80 percent in 2027 and 1.10 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-10 12:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Feb -1.3% -1.1% -0.7% 0.7%
2026-05-12 12:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Mar -1.3% -1.2% -1.5% -1.2%
2026-06-11 12:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Apr -1.3% 1.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 47.50 47.90 points May 2026
Capacity Utilization 81.60 80.30 percent Mar 2026
Auto Production YoY 329.88 343.52 Thousand Units Apr 2026
Car Registrations 47193.00 53904.00 Units Apr 2026
Changes in Inventories 53517.30 38212.50 MXN Million Dec 2025
Industrial Production YoY -1.30 -1.20 percent Mar 2026
Industrial Production MoM -0.60 0.40 percent Mar 2026
Manufacturing Production -1.00 -2.10 percent Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Investment MoM -0.80 -1.10 percent Feb 2026
Gross Fixed Investment YoY -2.60 -4.20 percent Mar 2026
Total Vehicle Sales 120722.00 134470.00 Units Apr 2026


Mexico Industrial Production
In Mexico, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-1.30 -1.20 37.10 -30.03 1980 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100, NSA

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Mexico Industrial Output Falls in March
Mexico’s industrial production declined 1.3% year-over-year in March 2026, matching the drop recorded in February and coming in slightly better than forecasts of a 1.5% contraction. The construction sector remained the main drag, shrinking 6.2% amid declines in building construction (-8.1%) and specialized construction activities (-2.4%). Manufacturing output also fell 1.0%, weighed down by a 10.4% drop in the production of electrical accessories, appliances, and power generation equipment. In contrast, mining output expanded 6.0%, supported by a 45.7% surge in mining-related services. The utilities sector also posted modest growth of 0.2%. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial production fell 0.6% in March, reversing a 0.4% increase in February.
2026-05-12
Mexico Industrial Output Unexpectedly Shrinks
Industrial production in Mexico fell by 1.1% year-on-year in January 2026, following a 2.4% rise in the prior month and defying analysts' forecasts of a 1.7% increase. Manufacturing slipped by 3%, after a 1.3% rise in the prior month, with notable declines seen for transport equipment (-9.5%); basic metals (-8.3%) and apparel (-7.7%). On the other hand, output grew for construction (4% vs 6.6%); mining & quarrying (0.8% vs 0.6%) and utilities (0.4% vs 3.9%). On a seasonal adjusted monthly basis, industrial output declined by 1.1%, after a downwardly revised 0.1% rise in the previous month.
2026-03-13
Mexico Factory Output Falls Less than Expected
Industrial production in Mexico fell by 0.8% year-on-year in November 2025, after a revised 0.3% decrease, but less than the expected 1.2% drop. This marked the eighth consecutive month of downturn in the country's industrial activity, led by manufacturing (-2.2% vs -1.2% in October) and mining & quarrying (-1% vs -0.7%). On the other hand, output increased for construction (3.7% vs 2.6%) and utilities (1.4% vs 1.9%). On a seasonal adjusted monthly basis, industrial output increased by 0.6% in November, following an upwardly revised 0.9% advance and better than analysts' estimates of no change.
2026-01-09