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Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof

Code 81 (Harmonized System 2012 by 2 digits)

 2024: US$666M, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$201M, International Sales

  2024: US$465M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof was US$666M.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof were Nuevo León (US$98.3M), Tamaulipas (US$36.4M), Baja California (US$24.2M), Ciudad de México (US$18.1M), and Querétaro (US$7.98M).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Baja California (US$145M), Tamaulipas (US$108M), Nuevo León (US$97.5M), Chihuahua (US$21.9M), and Ciudad de México (US$19.3M).

In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof were United States (US$145M), Malaysia (US$11M), France (US$9.37M), Sweden (US$6.53M), and Taiwan (Republic of China) (US$4.85M).

The main commercial origins of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof in 2024 were United States (US$234M), China (US$122M), Germany (US$33.2M), Russia (US$18.4M), and Japan (US$17.6M).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof in 2022 were China (US$7.36B), Democratic Republic of the Congo (US$5.99B), and United States (US$3.11B). In the same year, the main importing countries of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof were China (US$7.4B), United States (US$4.03B), and Germany (US$2.59B).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$666M, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$666M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof 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$18.3M, International Sales
  • US$38.8M, International Purchases

In March 2025, international sales of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof were US$18.3M and a total of US$38.8M in international purchases. For this month the net trade balance of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof it was of -US$20.5M.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q1: US$48M, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof at state level.

In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$48M, being the states with the most sales Nuevo León (US$25M), Tamaulipas (US$8.39M), and Ciudad de México (US$4.43M).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Nuevo León: US$98.3M, State with the Most International Sales (2024)

United States: US$145M, Main commercial destination (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof were Nuevo León (US$98.3M), Tamaulipas (US$36.4M), Baja California (US$24.2M), Ciudad de México (US$18.1M), and Querétaro (US$7.98M).

In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$145M), Malaysia (US$11M), France (US$9.37M), Sweden (US$6.53M), and Taiwan (Republic of China) (US$4.85M).

International Purchases

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Baja California: US$145M, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)

United States: US$234M, Main Commercial Origin (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international in Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof were Baja California (US$145M), Tamaulipas (US$108M), Nuevo León (US$97.5M), Chihuahua (US$21.9M), and Ciudad de México (US$19.3M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were United States (US$234M), China (US$122M), Germany (US$33.2M), Russia (US$18.4M), and Japan (US$17.6M).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof. 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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  • 0.36%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 1.08%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof. 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 Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof were China (US$7.36B), Democratic Republic of the Congo (US$5.99B), and United States (US$3.11B). In the same year, the main importing countries for Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof were China (US$7.4B), United States (US$4.03B), and Germany (US$2.59B).