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Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks

Código 8517 (Harmonized System 2012 by 4 digits)

 2024: US$32.3B, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$14.9B, International Sales

  2024: US$17.4B, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks was US$32.3B.

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks in 2022 were China (US$348B), Vietnam (US$90.3B), and South Korea (US$34.7B). In the same year, the main importing countries of Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks were United States (US$128B), Hong Kong (US$67.5B), and China (US$53.5B).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$32.3B, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$32.3B.

The visualizations show the net balance of Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks 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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August, 2026

  • US$2.58B, International Purchases
  • US$2.18B, International Sales

In August 2026, international sales of Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks were US$2.18B, while international purchases reached US$2.58B. The above results in a trade balance of -US$407M.

Market Concentration

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2026-Q3: US$4.31B, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks at state level.

In the third quarter of 2026, international sales were US$4.31B, being the states with the most sales Jalisco (US$3.01B), Chihuahua (US$668M), and Nuevo León (US$284M).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks. 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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  • 1.99%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 1.9%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks. 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 Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks were China (US$348B), Vietnam (US$90.3B), and South Korea (US$34.7B). In the same year, the main importing countries for Telephones, Including Mobile Phones and those of other Wireless Networks were United States (US$128B), Hong Kong (US$67.5B), and China (US$53.5B).