Exporting Products to MEXICO

Location: Mexico is located in the southernmost portion of North America, bordered by the United States, the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala, Belize, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. Its largest city and capital is Mexico City.

Is there a trade agreement between Mexico and the UK? Yes, an agreement signed on December 2020 provides for continuity in trade between Mexico and the United Kingdom after Brexit. The Agreement is intended to be transitional in nature. The UK and Mexico are planing to begin negotiations on a new and ambitious Free Trade Agreement in 2021.

Mexican national currency: Peso (MXN).

Official language: Spanish.

Shipping from the UK to Mexico

Transit time via air from the UK to airport in Mexico is approximately 1 to 3 days. Mexico's main cargo international airports are located in Mexico City (Benito Juarez), and Guadalajara (Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla).


Transit time via sea from the UK to port in Mexico is approximately 16 to 28 days. Mexico’s main sea ports are Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas on the pacific coast; Veracruz and Altamira on the east coast.


Export documents required include packing list, commercial invoice, and health / organic / origin / phytosanitary certificate(s) where applicable. Requirements for the Mexican importer include tax indentification number (RFC), and registration as importer at SAT. Requirements for the British exporter include having an EORI number.

Top-10 products exported from the United Kingdom to Mexico in 2024

Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers ….. $463.29M
Vehicles other than railway, tramway ….. $312.34M
Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus ….. $195.66M
Pharmaceutical products ….. $137.14M
Beverages, spirits and vinegar ….. $128.98M
Iron and steel ….. $119.71M
Electrical, electronic equipment ….. $89.06M
Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques ….. $81.07M
Plastics ….. $64.13M
Articles of iron or steel ….. $47.91M

M: Millions USD. Source: TRADING ECONOMICS

Find opportunities to export to Mexico

If you are an exporter based in Britain, the UK Department for Business & Trade (DBT) offers an online tool where you can search for current export opportunities and pitch your products to overseas buyers including Mexican importers.


If you are an importer based in Mexico looking for British products, we invite you to complete the application form at great.gov.uk to access contact details of British exporters via this tool which is administrated by the UK government. When completing the form, please reply 'Britain Latin America Logistics Ltd' to the question 'Where did you hear about great.gov.uk?'

Import taxes/restrictions in Mexico

Visit the official Mexican tariff classification website at SAT to consult the applicable import taxes and restrictions. If you are based in the UK, you can access the UK official export tool: goods from the United Kingdom to Mexico.

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