Mexico’s industrial production rose 3.5% year-on-year in August 2026, its strongest increase since April 2024, accelerating from 2.7% in July and significantly exceeding market expectations of a 2.6% gain. Growth was driven by stronger manufacturing activity, which accelerated to 3.2% from 1.6% in the previous month, supported by a further increase in the production of petroleum and coal products (21.4% vs. 14.7%). Construction activity also strengthened, rising 7.5% following a 7.3% increase in July, driven by a sharp acceleration in civil engineering construction (17.6% vs. 2.4%). In contrast, mining production declined by 0.8%, reversing a 1.6% increase in the previous month, as mining-related services contracted (-7.3% vs. 26.0%) and petroleum and gas extraction edged down 0.1%, compared with a 1.6% increase in July. On a monthly basis, industrial production rose 0.6%, up from a 0.5% gain in July. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Industrial Production in Mexico increased 3.50 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Mexico averaged 1.67 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 November of 2026.

Industrial Production in Mexico increased 3.50 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Mexico is expected to be -0.40 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
2026-09-11 12:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Jul 2.7% 1.6% 1.8% 2.5%
2026-10-12 12:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Aug 3.5% 2.7% 2.6% 1.5%
2026-11-11 12:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Sep 3.5% 1.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 48.40 48.10 points Oct 2026
Capacity Utilization 80.50 81.50 percent Aug 2026
Auto Production YoY 301.80 344.94 Thousand Units Sep 2026
Car Registrations 53105.00 50686.00 Units Sep 2026
Changes in Inventories 33935.77 53262.56 MXN Million Jun 2026
Industrial Production YoY 3.50 2.70 percent Aug 2026
Industrial Production MoM 0.69 0.50 percent Aug 2026
Manufacturing Production 3.20 1.60 percent Aug 2026
Gross Fixed Investment MoM 1.40 1.30 percent Jul 2026
Gross Fixed Investment YoY 6.60 7.70 percent Jul 2026
Total Vehicle Sales 132237.00 129362.00 Units Sep 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
3.50 2.70 37.10 -30.03 1980 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100, NSA

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Mexico’s Industrial Output Grows the Most in More Than Two Years
Mexico’s industrial production rose 3.5% year-on-year in August 2026, its strongest increase since April 2024, accelerating from 2.7% in July and significantly exceeding market expectations of a 2.6% gain. Growth was driven by stronger manufacturing activity, which accelerated to 3.2% from 1.6% in the previous month, supported by a further increase in the production of petroleum and coal products (21.4% vs. 14.7%). Construction activity also strengthened, rising 7.5% following a 7.3% increase in July, driven by a sharp acceleration in civil engineering construction (17.6% vs. 2.4%). In contrast, mining production declined by 0.8%, reversing a 1.6% increase in the previous month, as mining-related services contracted (-7.3% vs. 26.0%) and petroleum and gas extraction edged down 0.1%, compared with a 1.6% increase in July. On a monthly basis, industrial production rose 0.6%, up from a 0.5% gain in July.
2026-10-12
Mexico Industrial Activity Beats Expectations
Mexico’s industrial production rose 2.7% year-on-year in July 2026, the highest level since April 2024, accelerating from 1.7% in the prior month and well above market expectations of a 1.8% gain. Growth was supported by stronger manufacturing activity, which increased 1.6% following a 0.1% rise, mainly driven by a 14.7% jump in the production of petroleum and coal products, which had contracted 2.2% in the prior month. The manufacture of computers and electronic equipment also provided support, rising 14.2% after a 5.8% increase. Construction output growth accelerated further to 7.3% from 5%, driven by buildings (8.2%) and specialized construction activities (7.8%). In contrast, activity slowed sharply in mining, rising 1.6% versus 6.6%, as output of metallic and non-metallic minerals contracted further by 3.7%, while oil and gas extraction growth slowed to 1.6% from 2.9%. On a monthly basis, industrial production increased 0.5%, up from 0.2% in June.
2026-09-11
Mexico Industrial Activity Rises More Than Expected
Mexico’s industrial production rose 1.7% year-on-year in June 2026, rebounding from a 0.7% decline in May and beating market expectations of 1.5% growth, with gains recorded across sectors. The recovery was led by mining and quarrying activity, rising 6.6% after a 3.9% gain in the prior month. Gains in construction activity, which rose by 5% after a 0.3% drop, were led by an increase in civil engineering works (8.9%) and buildings (5.2%). Utilities output also rebounded, rising 0.7% after a 0.9% drop. Meanwhile, manufacturing activity edged up 0.1% following a 1.5% decline, led by gains in the manufacturing of computers and communication related equipment (5.8%), machinery and equipment (5.5%) and chemical products (5.3%), which were partially offset by declines in other sectors, namely manufacturing of textile inputs and finishing of textiles (-7.2%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial activity edged up 0.2% in June, rebounding from a 0.8% drop in the prior month.
2026-08-11