Country Facts

Official language: Mexican Spanish
Business languages: Spanish and English
Capital City: Mexico City
Currency Code: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Industries: food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism
Exports: $213.7 billion F.O.B. (2005 est.)
Export Commodities: manufactured goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee, cotton
Export Partners: US 87.6%, Canada 1.8%, Spain 1.1% (2004)
Imports: $223.7 billion F.O.B. (2005 est.)
Import Commodities: metalworking machines, steel mill products, agricultural machinery,
electrical equipment, car parts for assembly, repair parts for motor vehicles, aircraft, and aircraft parts
Import Partners: US 55.1%, China 7.1%, Japan 5.3% (2004)
Public Holidays:
2007 Jan 1, Mon New Year
2007 Feb 5, Mon Constitution Day
2007 Mar 21, Wed Benito Juarez's Birthday
2007 Apr 5, Thu Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday)
2007 Apr 6, Fri Good Friday
2007 Apr 9, Mon Easter Monday
2007 May 1, Tue Labor Day
2007 Oct 12, Fri Columbus Day
2007 Nov 1, Thu All Saints' Day
2007 Nov 2, Fri All Souls' Day
2007 Nov 20, Tue Revolution Day
2007 Dec 12, Wed Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
2007 Dec 25, Tue Christmas

Useful Links

Export/Import Market Information
• Embassy of Canada to Mexico
• US Commercial Service Country Commercial Guide for Mexico
• Official Export Guide "Best Export Opportunities"

Trade Leads
• Trade Leads from Mexico
• FITA's Trading Hub

Business Directories
• Desde Mexico
• Directory.com.MX
• MEXOnline
• Mexico Directory
• Mexporta
• Mexico Directories from FITA’s Really Useful Links

Country Risks
• Mexico Risk Assessment

Business Culture
• International Business Etiquette and Manners: Mexico

Trade Finance
• Trade and Project Finance for Mexico
• Banks in Mexico
• Commercial Banks in Mexico

Logistics
• Mexico Airports
• Mexico Seaports

Trade Controls and Security
• FITA's Trade Security and Trade Compliance Links

Government Contacts
• Mexico Government Directory (in Spanish)
• Mexico Government & Politics
• Bancomext
• Mexican Customs Service

Travel
• Mexico Business Travel Information

General Information
• CIA World Factbook - Mexico
• BBC News Mexico Country Profile
• Library of Congress Portals to the World: Mexico
• The Economist Country Briefings: Mexico

Sources for Information Used on this Page:

CIA World Country Factbook, FITA - Federation of International Trade Associations, Export Focus.com, Q++ Studio Diary and Calendar Publishing System

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