Key Takeaways
- In 2022, Mexico's apparel production reached 1.25 billion garments, representing a 4.2% increase from 2021, primarily driven by denim and knitwear segments.
- Mexico manufactured 450 million pairs of jeans in 2023, with Torreón accounting for 65% of national denim output.
- The state of Puebla produced 180 million apparel units in 2022, specializing in blouses and shirts at 72% of its total output.
- Mexico's apparel exports to the US totaled $5.8 billion in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021, mainly knit apparel.
- In 2023, Mexico exported 1.1 billion apparel units to the US, holding 12% market share.
- Denim exports from Mexico reached $1.2 billion in 2022, with 85% to North America.
- Mexico apparel industry employed 850,000 workers in 2022, with 58% women.
- Average monthly wage in Mexico apparel sector was $450 USD in 2023.
- In 2022, 420,000 formal jobs in apparel manufacturing, up 2.5%.
- Mexico apparel market size was $12.5 billion in 2022.
- Domestic apparel sales reached $9.8 billion in 2023, up 5.1%.
- E-commerce apparel sales in Mexico hit $3.2 billion in 2022.
- Mexico apparel industry reduced water usage by 18% to 2.1 billion liters in 2022.
- 35% of apparel factories certified Fair Trade in 2023.
- Recycled polyester use in apparel reached 25,000 tons in 2022.
Mexico's apparel industry is growing through robust exports and sustainable modernization.
Employment and Workforce
- Mexico apparel industry employed 850,000 workers in 2022, with 58% women.
- Average monthly wage in Mexico apparel sector was $450 USD in 2023.
- In 2022, 420,000 formal jobs in apparel manufacturing, up 2.5%.
- Women comprised 62% of apparel workforce in Torreón in 2023.
- Apparel sector training programs reached 150,000 workers in 2022.
- Unemployment rate in apparel industry was 3.8% in 2023.
- In 2022, 180,000 youth under 25 employed in apparel maquiladoras.
- Average workweek in apparel factories was 48 hours in 2023.
- 95,000 unionized workers in apparel sector as of 2022.
- Turnover rate in Mexico apparel jobs was 22% in 2023.
- In 2022, 250,000 informal apparel workers, mainly home-based sewers.
- Puebla apparel employment totaled 120,000 in 2023, 70% women.
- Minimum wage hikes increased apparel payroll by 15% in 2022.
- 65,000 skilled sewers employed in 2023, shortage of 20%.
- Baja California apparel jobs: 95,000 in maquiladoras 2022.
- In 2023, 40% of apparel workers had vocational training.
- Chiapas apparel employment grew 5% to 45,000 in 2022.
- Overtime hours averaged 8 per week in apparel factories 2023.
- 75,000 migrant workers in apparel sector in 2022.
- Guanajuato apparel jobs: 110,000, 55% part-time in 2023.
- Labor productivity in apparel rose 4% to $12,500/worker in 2022.
- In 2023, 30,000 new jobs created via nearshoring.
- State of Mexico apparel workforce: 180,000 in 2022.
- Safety training covered 80% of apparel workers in 2023.
- Veracruz apparel employment: 65,000, focusing on uniforms 2022.
- Apparel sector absenteeism rate was 5.2% in 2023.
- In 2022, 55,000 managers/supervisors in apparel industry.
- Gender pay gap in apparel narrowed to 12% in 2023.
- Coahuila apparel jobs totaled 75,000 in denim hubs 2022.
Employment and Workforce Interpretation
Exports and Trade
- Mexico's apparel exports to the US totaled $5.8 billion in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021, mainly knit apparel.
- In 2023, Mexico exported 1.1 billion apparel units to the US, holding 12% market share.
- Denim exports from Mexico reached $1.2 billion in 2022, with 85% to North America.
- Mexico's apparel shipments to Canada grew 9% to $450 million in 2023 under USMCA.
- In 2022, Mexico exported $850 million in women's outerwear, primarily to the EU and US.
- Total apparel exports hit $8.7 billion in 2023, with US accounting for 68%.
- Mexico's T-shirt exports to US were 320 million units valued at $650 million in 2022.
- In 2023, sportswear exports reached $1.1 billion, growing 11% YoY.
- Jeans exports totaled 180 million pairs worth $950 million in 2022.
- Mexico's apparel re-exports via maquiladoras were $2.3 billion in 2023.
- In 2022, $420 million in children's apparel was exported to the US.
- EU-bound apparel exports from Mexico grew 14% to $650 million in 2023.
- Mexico exported 75 million men's shirts valued at $380 million in 2022.
- Activewear exports surged 18% to $750 million in 2023.
- In 2022, underwear exports reached $280 million, 60% to US retailers.
- Mexico's fast fashion exports to US hit $1.5 billion in 2023.
- Leather apparel exports were $150 million in 2022, mainly jackets.
- In 2023, embroidered apparel exports totaled $320 million from Yucatán.
- Mexico's apparel trade surplus with US was $4.2 billion in 2022.
- In 2023, 45% of Mexico's apparel exports used USMCA rules of origin.
- Polo shirt exports reached 90 million units worth $450 million in 2022.
- Asia-sourced apparel re-exports from Mexico were $900 million in 2023.
- In 2022, workwear exports hit $550 million, driven by US demand.
- Mexico exported $210 million in swimwear in 2023.
- Luxury apparel exports grew to $120 million in 2022.
- In 2023, Mexico's top apparel export destination remained US at 67% share.
- Dress exports totaled $380 million in 2022.
Exports and Trade Interpretation
Market Size and Revenue
- Mexico apparel market size was $12.5 billion in 2022.
- Domestic apparel sales reached $9.8 billion in 2023, up 5.1%.
- E-commerce apparel sales in Mexico hit $3.2 billion in 2022.
- Fast fashion segment revenue: $4.5 billion in 2023.
- Sportswear market value grew to $2.1 billion in 2022.
- Women's apparel sales dominated at 52% of market, $6.5B in 2023.
- Denim market revenue: $1.8 billion in 2022.
- Luxury apparel segment: $850 million in 2023 sales.
- Children's apparel market: $1.4 billion in 2022.
- Activewear revenue surged 12% to $1.9B in 2023.
- In 2022, retail apparel outlets numbered 45,000 nationwide.
- Men's apparel market share: 28%, $3.5B in 2023.
- Organic apparel sales: $420 million in 2022.
- Footwear-integrated apparel sales: $750M in 2023.
- In 2022, per capita apparel spending was $98 USD.
- Streetwear market: $650 million growth in 2023.
- Uniforms and workwear: $1.2B market in 2022.
- Mexico City apparel retail sales: $2.8B in 2023.
- Second-hand apparel market: $380M in 2022.
- Athleisure segment: $950M in 2023.
- In 2022, top retailer Liverpool sold $1.1B in apparel.
- Swimwear market revenue: $280M in 2023.
- Digital sales penetration: 25% of apparel market in 2022.
- Underwear market: $620M in 2023.
- Nearshoring boosted market growth by 3% to $13B in 2023.
- In 2022, 42% of apparel revenue from imports substitution.
- Guadalajara apparel market: $850M sales in 2023.
- Sustainable apparel market share: 8% or $1B in 2022.
Market Size and Revenue Interpretation
Production and Output
- In 2022, Mexico's apparel production reached 1.25 billion garments, representing a 4.2% increase from 2021, primarily driven by denim and knitwear segments.
- Mexico manufactured 450 million pairs of jeans in 2023, with Torreón accounting for 65% of national denim output.
- The state of Puebla produced 180 million apparel units in 2022, specializing in blouses and shirts at 72% of its total output.
- In 2023, Mexico's active apparel factories numbered 12,500, down 1.8% from 2022 due to supply chain shifts.
- Cotton yarn production for apparel in Mexico hit 250,000 tons in 2022, with 55% exported for garment manufacturing.
- Mexico's synthetic fiber output for apparel reached 180,000 metric tons in 2023, up 6% year-over-year.
- In 2022, 320 million T-shirts were produced in Mexico, with 40% utilizing USMCA preferential tariffs.
- The Yucatán region output 95 million embroidered garments in 2023, focusing on beachwear and casual apparel.
- Mexico's leather apparel production, including jackets, totaled 15 million units in 2022.
- Automated sewing lines in Mexican apparel firms increased to 2,500 in 2023, boosting efficiency by 15%.
- In 2022, 110 million women's dresses were manufactured in Mexico, with 60% for export markets.
- Baja California apparel output reached 220 million units in 2023, driven by maquiladora operations.
- Mexico produced 75 million sportswear items in 2022, growing 8% due to athleisure demand.
- Handwoven apparel production in Oaxaca totaled 2.5 million units in 2023, emphasizing artisanal textiles.
- In 2022, Mexico's apparel waste recycling for production inputs was 45,000 tons.
- Chiapas state manufactured 85 million knit garments in 2023, with 50% organic cotton blends.
- Mexico's total apparel machinery imports for production were valued at $450 million in 2022.
- In 2023, 140 million men's shirts were produced, with automated cutting tech in 70% of factories.
- Guanajuato's apparel sector output was 160 million units in 2022, specializing in workwear.
- Mexico's fast fashion apparel production surged 12% to 500 million units in 2023.
- In 2022, 90 million children's apparel items were made in Mexico, 55% exported to US.
- State of Mexico hosted 3,200 apparel factories producing 300 million units annually in 2023.
- Mexico's apparel dyeing capacity processed 1.2 million tons of fabric in 2022.
- In 2023, 55 million activewear pieces were produced, with Nike and Adidas sourcing 30%.
- Coahuila denim production hit 280 million yards of fabric in 2022.
- Mexico's apparel prototyping centers numbered 450 in 2023, reducing lead times by 20%.
- In 2022, 200 million underwear items were manufactured domestically.
- Veracruz apparel output focused on uniforms, totaling 120 million units in 2023.
- Mexico invested $1.2 billion in apparel production tech upgrades in 2022.
- In 2023, luxury apparel production grew 5% to 8 million units.
Production and Output Interpretation
Sustainability and Innovation
- Mexico apparel industry reduced water usage by 18% to 2.1 billion liters in 2022.
- 35% of apparel factories certified Fair Trade in 2023.
- Recycled polyester use in apparel reached 25,000 tons in 2022.
- Carbon emissions from apparel production fell 12% to 4.5M tons CO2 in 2023.
- Organic cotton apparel production: 15% of total in 2022.
- Zero-waste initiatives adopted by 1,200 factories in 2023.
- Solar energy powered 22% of apparel factories in 2022.
- Water recycling rate in dyeing: 65% industry average 2023.
- GOTS-certified apparel exports: 20,000 tons in 2022.
- Biodegradable packaging used in 45% of shipments 2023.
- Energy efficiency improved 15% via LED retrofits in 2022.
- 28% reduction in chemical dye usage since 2019, 2023 data.
- Blockchain traceability implemented in 15% of supply chains 2022.
- Reforestation by industry: 50,000 trees planted in 2023.
- 40% of denim production water-neutral in Torreón 2022.
- AI-driven waste reduction saved 12,000 tons in 2023.
- Fair wage certifications held by 2,500 factories in 2022.
- Microplastic reduction in washes: 30% industry-wide 2023.
- Vertical farming for cotton trials: 500 hectares in 2022.
- 55% of sportswear brands sourcing recycled materials 2023.
- Biodiversity programs in 200 factories, protecting 10,000 ha 2022.
- Digital design software cut fabric waste 25% in 2023.
- EV fleet for logistics: 1,200 vehicles in apparel 2022.
- Compostable threads tested in 150 factories 2023.
- Scope 3 emissions reporting by 60% of large firms 2022.
- Upcycled apparel lines generated $150M revenue in 2023.
- Rainwater harvesting in 800 factories: 1.5B liters 2022.
- 3D knitting tech reduced waste 40% in pilots 2023.
- Ethical sourcing audits: 95% compliance in 2022.
Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation
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