Mexico’s retail sales surged by 4.4% year-on-year in April 2026, extending a 2.9% rise in the previous month. Strong growth in sales of household appliances, computers, home décor and second-hand goods (+12.7%), textiles and clothing (+9%) and healthcare products (+8%) more than offset a 5.2% drop in grocery items, food, beverages, ice and tobacco. In the meantime, sales through online channels, printed catalogues, TV and similar platforms remained buoyant (+9.3%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail trade rose by 0.8% in April, after an upwardly revised 0.2% increase in the prior month. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Retail Sales in Mexico increased 4.40 percent in April of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Mexico averaged 2.24 percent from 2002 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 35.60 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -23.00 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Mexico Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Mexico Retail Sales YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Retail Sales in Mexico increased 4.40 percent in April of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Mexico is expected to be 1.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Mexico Retail Sales YoY is projected to trend around 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-21 12:00 PM
Retail Sales YoY
Mar 2.9% 3.1% 3.1% 1%
2026-06-23 12:00 PM
Retail Sales YoY
Apr 4.4% 2.9% 3.7%
2026-07-21 12:00 PM
Retail Sales YoY
May 4.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 43.50 44.20 points May 2026
Private Spending 18369560.00 18516856.00 MXN Million Mar 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.80 0.20 percent Apr 2026
Retail Sales YoY 4.40 2.90 percent Apr 2026


Mexico Retail Sales YoY
In Mexico, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.40 2.90 35.60 -23.00 2002 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Mexico Retail Sales Growth Quickens in April
Mexico’s retail sales surged by 4.4% year-on-year in April 2026, extending a 2.9% rise in the previous month. Strong growth in sales of household appliances, computers, home décor and second-hand goods (+12.7%), textiles and clothing (+9%) and healthcare products (+8%) more than offset a 5.2% drop in grocery items, food, beverages, ice and tobacco. In the meantime, sales through online channels, printed catalogues, TV and similar platforms remained buoyant (+9.3%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail trade rose by 0.8% in April, after an upwardly revised 0.2% increase in the prior month.
2026-06-23
Mexico Retail Sales Growth Slows in March
Mexico’s retail sales rose 2.9% year-on-year in March 2026, easing from a 3.1% increase in the previous month and missing forecasts of 3.1%. The strongest gains were recorded in online and catalog sales (21.4%), household goods, textiles, accessories, and footwear (12.3%), computers, home décor, and used items (11.1%), and healthcare products (11%). In contrast, grocery spending fell 6.2%, while sales at self-service and department stores declined 1.2%. On a monthly basis, retail sales edged up 0.1% after a 0.9% drop in February.
2026-05-21
Mexico Retail Sales Rise in February
Retail sales in Mexico rose 3.1% year-on-year in February 2026, easing from 5.0% in the prior month and marking the tenth consecutive month of expansion. The strongest gains were recorded in textiles, costume jewelry, accessories, and footwear (14.8%), stationery and personal use items (13.2%), and online and catalog sales (12.7%). Notable increases were also seen in healthcare products (9.9%) and household goods, computers, home décor, and used items (7.3%). In contrast, grocery spending fell 6.2%. On a monthly basis, retail sales dropped 0.9% following a 1% expansion in January.
2026-04-23