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Mexico diversifies apparel imports as China's share declines steadily

In January–July ****, China’s share fell to **.** per cent of Mexico’s total garment imports worth $*,***.** million, reflecting both global supply chain realignments and Mexico’s increasing preference for supplier diversification. During the first seven months of the current year, Mexico’s apparel imports from China were valued at $*,***.*** million, with the country retaining its top position. Imports from Vietnam, the second-largest supplier, stood at $***.*** million, accounting for **.** per cent of the total. Among the top five suppliers, imports from Bangladesh were $***.*** million (**.** per cent), Cambodia $***.*** million (*.** per cent), and India $***.*** million (*.** per cent), according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.

Historically, China has been the backbone of Mexico’s apparel supply, accounting for **.** per cent of the total market in **** when Mexico’s apparel imports totalled $*.*** billion. During that year, Vietnam supplied *.** per cent of apparel, while Bangladesh held the second-largest share at *.** per cent. India contributed *.** per cent, Türkiye *.** per cent, and Cambodia ranked sixth with *.** per cent. Over time, Vietnam has overtaken Bangladesh to become the second-largest supplier, highlighting a strategic shift in sourcing preferences driven by competitive pricing, improved quality standards, and favourable trade conditions.