Trade between Mexico and Canada has reached historic levels recently, positioning both countries as strategic partners in North America. In 2024, the total value of goods traded between the two countries reached nearly CAD 56 billion, making Mexico Canada’s third-largest trading partner after the United States and China

Explore our interactive presentation to see which products are imported and exported by province between Canada and Mexico, and identify where the strongest opportunities lie for your company.

Growing Bilateral Trade: Mexico–Canada

Mexico’s Main Exports to Canada

Mexico exports a variety of key products to Canada, including:

• Automobiles and auto parts: Mexico is a major automotive production hub, exporting vehicles and components to Canada.

• Fresh and processed agri-foods: This includes fruits, vegetables, meats, and processed food products.

• Electronics and electrical equipment: Electronic components and devices manufactured in Mexico.

• Textiles and light manufacturing: Clothing, footwear, and other textile products that meet Canadian standards.

Canada’s Main Exports to Mexico

Canada, in turn, exports to Mexico:

• Machinery, parts, and industrial equipment: Essential equipment for various manufacturing sectors in Mexico.

• Pharmaceutical and medical products: Medicines and medical equipment supporting Mexico’s healthcare system.

• Aerospace and electrical components: Parts integrated into Mexican aerospace and electrical manufacturing.

• Specialized agri-food products: Including cereals, oils, and other agricultural goods complementing Mexico’s domestic supply.

Main Regulations to Consider

When shipping goods to Canada, Mexican companies must be aware of:

• CUSMA: self-certified certificates of origin to benefit from 0% tariffs.

• CBSA eManifest/ACI: mandatory pre-arrival data transmission.

• CARM: importers must register with CBSA’s new system and provide financial guarantees.

• Bilingual labeling: in English and French, with French predominance required in Québec.

Why Ground Transportation Matters

Ground transportation between Mexico and Canada is the backbone of bilateral trade. It offers:

• Speed and flexibility, essential for manufacturing and fresh produce.

• Multimodal capacity, including dry van, LTL, partial truckload, and drayage.

• Direct connections to the main industrial corridors in Ontario and Québec.

Ground Transportation: A Key Trade Corridor

Over 90% of bilateral trade between Mexico and Canada relies on ground transportation, passing through the United States. Laredo, Texas, serves as the main crossing point, handling roughly 47% of related imports.

Mexicom Group: A Strategic Partner

In this context, companies like Mexicom Group provide comprehensive logistics solutions that allow exporters and importers to move goods safely and efficiently. Mexicom Group specializes in Door-to-Door shipments between Mexico and Canada, available in both LTL (Less Than Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload), ensuring flexible, reliable, and seamless delivery.

With its own distribution center in Laredo, Texas, offering transloading, cross-docking, consolidation, and warehousing, Mexicom Group helps businesses ensure smooth border crossings and full regulatory compliance.

Market Opportunities in Canada: Strategic Guide for Mexican Exporters and Importers
The National Association of Importers and Exporters of the Mexican Republic (ANIERM), in collaboration with Mexicom Group, invites you to join our upcoming free webinar (In Spanish):