Mexico’s Industrial Output Extends Growth Streak to Three Months

what happened

Mexico’s industrial production increased for a third straight month in August, Dow Jones Newswires reported, citing national statistics institute Inegi. Output rose 0.6% from July on a seasonally adjusted basis, following gains of 0.5% in July and 0.3% in June. The report was written by Anthony Harrup.

Manufacturing production advanced 1.2%, helped by higher output of automobiles, computers and electronic equipment. Utilities output also climbed 1.2%, while construction activity was unchanged. Mining production declined 1.6%; oil and gas output fell 1.1%, mineral extraction rose 0.5%, and mining services dropped 12.9%.

On an unadjusted basis, August industrial production was 3.5% above the level recorded in the same month a year earlier. During January-August, output grew 0.8% from the first eight months of 2025.

why it matters

The figures show continued momentum in Mexico’s industrial sector early in the second half of the year. Markets may focus on the manufacturing contribution alongside the ongoing weakness in mining activity.

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