Mexico solidified its position as the top US trading partner in February 2026, with exports totaling $44.3 billion, or 17.5% of total US imports. This marks a significant rise from prior periods, as China dropped to fourth place. The figures come from the US Census Bureau.
Mexico's exports to the United States reached $44.3 billion in February, accounting for 17.5% of total US imports. This figure shows a 6.4% year-over-year increase from February 2025 and a 4.2% rise from January 2026, according to US Census Bureau data.
Mexico widened its lead over rivals: Canada ranked second at 11.5%, Taiwan third at 8.3%, and China fell to fourth with 7.5%. Taiwan surpassed China for the second consecutive month in US supplier rankings.
Conversely, Mexico was the top destination for US exports, receiving $28.9 billion or 14.8% of the total, ahead of Canada's 14.5%.
For January-February combined, Mexican exports to the US totaled $86.8 billion, holding a 16.9% share with 4.2% annual growth. US exports to Mexico reached $60.5 billion, exceeding Canada's $52.8 billion.
