Commercial relationship of Mexico and Japan
The tour left a certainty: Japanese interest in Mexico is not symbolic. Japan is the main Asian investor in the country, with more than 38,000 million accumulated dollars, and the third commercial partner of Mexico in Asia. In 2024, bilateral trade reached 23,648 million dollars.
The commercial balance is inclined in favor of Japan.
Mexican exports: 4,387 million dollars
Imports from Japan: 19,261 million dollars
What Mexico most exports to Japan:
- Copper minerals and their concentrates
- Raw silver
- Mobile phones and data machinery
What matters most from Japan:
- Autopartes
- Cars
- Steel laminated products
Opportunities detected for Mexico. The Japanese companies consulted – such as Toyobo, Gogyofuku, Panasonic, Kyocera, Omron and NTT Docomo Business – expressed interest in expanding relations with Mexican suppliers.
The key sectors identified were these:
- Agrifood: fruits, vegetables, processed products and drinks
- Medical industry: devices, supplies and components
- Electronics: Manufacturing of parts and specialized assembly
- Automotive: Autopartes and Electrical Systems supply
- Logistics and Agriculture: Integration of 5G technologies and artificial intelligence
Japan lessons for Mexican business. During the mission, the Mexican delegation observed replicable practices:
- Business models with long -term vision
- Labor inclusion as part of business culture
- Strategic diversification against external clashes
- Focus in quality, sustainability and technological innovation
Despite these advances, warning signs also emerged. Mexico does not appear at the Osaka 2025 World Expo, with a key showcase to attract tourism and investment. Coparmex believes that the country cannot remain absent in this type of global spaces.
Bet on Mexican MSMEs. During the visit to the Mexico Embassy in Tokyo, officials and businessmen agreed that to open the Japanese market for small and medium -sized Mexican companies can translate into more employment, innovation and more robust value chains.
The background message: in front of a scenario of global uncertainty, Mexico has an open window with Japan. Taking advantage of it requires vision, strategy and a reliable economic environment.
