U.S. Imports
$2.2B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$2.0B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$289.4M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
New Mexico's trade profile is shaped by its border with Mexico, with El Paso-area crossings facilitating significant cross-border manufacturing and commodity flows. The state exports copper, potash, petroleum products, and electronic components, while importing manufactured goods and intermediate inputs tied to maquiladora supply chains. New Mexico's trade volume is modest relative to neighboring Texas but growing due to nearshoring activity.
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New Mexico's leading exports include copper, potash and fertilizers, petroleum and coal products, electronic instruments, and agricultural goods such as dairy products and pecans.
New Mexico shares a border with the Mexican state of Chihuahua, and ports of entry such as Santa Teresa and Columbus facilitate cross-border trade tied to manufacturing supply chains and agricultural flows.
New Mexico is positioned to capture nearshoring investment due to its border location, lower land costs compared to Texas, and the expanding Santa Teresa port of entry, which has attracted automotive and manufacturing logistics operations.
Imports
$2.2BAug 2026
Exports
$2.0BAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $746.9M | |
| 2 | $336.8M | |
| 3 | $326.8M | |
| 4 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $104.4M |
| 5 | $99.0M |
| $263.0M |
| 4 | $32.1M |
| 5 | $24.5M |