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Trade Commodities in Mexico

Mexico is a significant crude oil producer and exporter through state-owned Pemex, and a major exporter of silver, beer, avocados, and automotive parts. The country is the world's largest silver producer, accounting for nearly a quarter of global output. Mexico's proximity to the US and its USMCA membership make it a strategic commodity trade corridor.

AmericasMexican Peso (MXN)
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Exports

Buy Commodities from Mexico

Mexico is a major exporter of physical commodities. Source from verified n suppliers on CommodityTradeX with trust-scored counterparties and managed transactions.

Crude Oil
Silver
Beer
Avocados
Tomatoes
Copper
Major Export Ports
ManzanilloLazaro CardenasVeracruzAltamiraDos Bocas
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Imports

Sell Commodities to Mexico

Mexico imports a wide range of physical commodities. Reach verified buyers in Mexico on CommodityTradeX and manage your deals with document-gated transactions.

Refined Petroleum
Natural Gas
Corn
Soybeans
Machinery
Electronics
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Trade Flows

Mexico's Commodity Trade Profile

Mexico is a major crude oil exporter (Maya, Olmeca, Isthmus blends — primarily to US Gulf refiners configured for heavy sour) and silver exporter (~20% of global production from Fresnillo, Newmont Peñasquito, and others). On the import side, Mexico is a major US corn buyer, refined petroleum products buyer, and increasingly natural gas buyer via cross-border pipelines. USMCA sets the framework for US-Mexico-Canada flows.

Market Context

How Commodity Trade Works in Mexico

MexDer (the Mexican Derivatives Exchange) hosts limited commodity futures volume — most discovery happens via NYMEX/CBOT. Pemex (state-owned) historically dominated upstream and exports; the 2014 energy reform opened private upstream activity, partially reversed by AMLO administration 2018-2024. Mexican-listed silver miners (Fresnillo plc, Industrias Peñoles) shape global silver supply.

Practical Notes

Trading With Mexico Counterparties

Payment customs: LC standard for new buyers, open account for USMCA-region trade. SAT customs filing required. Pemex term contracts run on TASA (price discovery) plus a buyer-specific differential. Dispute resolution: Mexican Center for Conflict Resolution (CAM) or international ICC seat.

Trade Context

Trading in Mexico

Major Ports
ManzanilloLazaro CardenasVeracruzAltamiraDos Bocas
Free Trade Zones
Lazaro Cardenas Special Economic ZonePuerto Chiapas Special Economic ZoneCoatzacoalcos Special Economic Zone
Key Regulations

Mexico's Tax Administration Service (SAT) manages customs and commodity trade. Pemex retains primary rights to oil exports, though energy reform has opened upstream activities to private companies. USMCA provides duty-free access for most commodities traded with the US and Canada.

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