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Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials

Code 36 (Harmonized System 2012 by 2 digits)

 2024: US$332M, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$143M, International Sales

  2024: US$189M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials was US$332M.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials were Zacatecas (US$3.64M), Ciudad de México (US$958k), Baja California (US$543k), and Estado de México (US$257k).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Tamaulipas (US$51.4M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$34.8M), Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (US$18.2M), Baja California (US$14.7M), and Estado de México (US$14.6M).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials in 2022 were China (US$1.46B), United States (US$772M), and Germany (US$344M). In the same year, the main importing countries of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials were United States (US$1.44B), Germany (US$231M), and Canada (US$230M).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$332M, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$332M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.

Net International Trade

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April, 2025

  • US$11.3M, International Sales
  • US$14.3M, International Purchases

In April 2025, international sales of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials were US$11.3M and a total of US$14.3M in international purchases. For this month the net trade balance of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials it was of -US$3.06M.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q1: US$96.7k, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials at state level.

In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$96.7k, being the states with the most sales Baja California (US$96.7k).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials. On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.

Origins and Trade Destinations

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  • 2.62%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 2.36%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials. In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.

In 2022, the main exporting countries of Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials were China (US$1.46B), United States (US$772M), and Germany (US$344M). In the same year, the main importing countries for Explosives; Pyrotechnic Items; Inflammable Materials were United States (US$1.44B), Germany (US$231M), and Canada (US$230M).