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Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks)

Código 961380 (Harmonized System 2012 by 6 digits)

 2024: US$50.2M, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$27.2M, International Sales

  2024: US$22.9M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) was US$50.2M.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) were San Luis Potosí (US$16M), Querétaro (US$3.55M), Baja California (US$2.66M), Tamaulipas (US$2.13M), and Chihuahua (US$1.79M).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Tamaulipas (US$5.63M), Nuevo León (US$4.24M), Estado de México (US$2.88M), Baja California (US$2.86M), and Ciudad de México (US$2.26M).

In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) were United States (US$24.1M), Netherlands (US$2.03M), South Korea (US$270k), Peru (US$19.6k), and Canada (US$14.9k).

The main commercial origins of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) in 2024 were United States (US$11.6M), China (US$9.1M), Spain (US$588k), Vietnam (US$323k), and France (US$290k).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) in 2022 were China (US$284M), United States (US$95.3M), and Germany (US$35.3M). In the same year, the main importing countries of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) were United States (US$139M), Germany (US$65.8M), and China (US$37.3M).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$50.2M, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$50.2M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) 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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March, 2025

  • US$1.57M, International Purchases
  • US$2.39M, International Sales

In March 2025, international sales of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) were US$2.39M, while international purchases reached US$1.57M. The above results in a trade balance of US$825k.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q1: US$691k, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) at state level.

In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$691k, being the states with the most sales Tamaulipas (US$433k), Baja California (US$148k), and Nuevo León (US$90.6k).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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San Luis Potosí: US$16M, State with the Most International Sales (2024)

United States: US$24.1M, Main commercial destination (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) were San Luis Potosí (US$16M), Querétaro (US$3.55M), Baja California (US$2.66M), Tamaulipas (US$2.13M), and Chihuahua (US$1.79M).

In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$24.1M), Netherlands (US$2.03M), South Korea (US$270k), Peru (US$19.6k), and Canada (US$14.9k).

International Purchases

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Tamaulipas: US$5.63M, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)

United States: US$11.6M, Main Commercial Origin (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international in Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) were Tamaulipas (US$5.63M), Nuevo León (US$4.24M), Estado de México (US$2.88M), Baja California (US$2.86M), and Ciudad de México (US$2.26M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were United States (US$11.6M), China (US$9.1M), Spain (US$588k), Vietnam (US$323k), and France (US$290k).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks)  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks). 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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  • 3.28%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 2.62%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks). 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 Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) were China (US$284M), United States (US$95.3M), and Germany (US$35.3M). In the same year, the main importing countries for Lighters (Exc. Gas Pocket as well as Flints and Wicks) were United States (US$139M), Germany (US$65.8M), and China (US$37.3M).