Annual container transport in Mexico

Mexico: Annual container transport was 197,900 Tonnes in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
197,900 Tonnes
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
3rd
of 28 countries
All-time high
197,900 Tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
2,622 Tonnes
in 1985
Years of data
38
1985–2022

Annual container transport in Mexico, 1985–2022

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1985200320221985: 2.6k Tonnes1986: 2.9k Tonnes1987: 3.9k Tonnes1988: 5.2k Tonnes1989: 5.5k Tonnes1990: 6.6k Tonnes1991: 7.2k Tonnes1992: 8.3k Tonnes1993: 11.1k Tonnes1994: 13.2k Tonnes1995: 13.7k Tonnes1996: 16.4k Tonnes1997: 21.7k Tonnes1998: 24.2k Tonnes1999: 26.8k Tonnes2000: 31.6k Tonnes2001: 32.6k Tonnes2002: 37.6k Tonnes2003: 40.4k Tonnes2004: 45.7k Tonnes2005: 51.2k Tonnes2006: 64.2k Tonnes2007: 73.5k Tonnes2008: 79.6k Tonnes2009: 69.2k Tonnes2010: 88.6k Tonnes2011: 101.4k Tonnes2012: 117.1k Tonnes2013: 117.0k Tonnes2014: 121.4k Tonnes2015: 132.2k Tonnes2016: 136.4k Tonnes2017: 151.7k Tonnes2018: 166.4k Tonnes2019: 169.2k Tonnes2020: 153.9k Tonnes2021: 187.1k Tonnes2022: 197.9k Tonnes

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual container transport in Mexico is 197,900 Tonnes, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.

The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Mexico peaked at 197,900 Tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,622 Tonnes, in 1985.

That places Mexico 3rd out of 28 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 4,017 Tonnes 2,622 Tonnes 5,463 Tonnes 5
1990s 14,921 Tonnes 6,555 Tonnes 26,826 Tonnes 10
2000s 52,564 Tonnes 31,578 Tonnes 79,586 Tonnes 10
2010s 130,124 Tonnes 88,593 Tonnes 169,188 Tonnes 10
2020s 179,634 Tonnes 153,890 Tonnes 197,900 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 1 United States of America 289,042 Tonnes compare
  2. 2 Japan 273,497 Tonnes compare
  3. 4 Spain 193,079 Tonnes compare
  4. 5 India 133,635 Tonnes compare
  5. 6 Belgium 113,675 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for Mexico

All data for Mexico β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Mexico?
Annual container transport in Mexico was 197,900 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 197,900 Tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 2,622 Tonnes in 1985.
How does Mexico rank for annual container transport?
Mexico ranks 3rd out of 28 countries with data for 2022.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual container transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual container transport
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 1,465 data points, 1970–2024
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Container transport by rail and sea.