To give some international trade perspective on the performance of these major Mexican companies, the value of exports from the Mexico rose 13.6% from US$396.9 billion in 2014 to $450.9 billion during 2018. From 2017 to 2018, Mexico’s exported goods appreciated 10.1%.
In the analysis below, we compare 10 among Mexico’s biggest exports-related businesses based on asset values, sales and profitability. Also listed is the Mexican city where each business has its headquarters.
Mexico’s Top 10 Major Export Companies
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Below are Mexico’s biggest export companies organized by asset value. Shown within parentheses is the primary industry in which each company operates. Also shown is the change in asset value as of December 2018 compared to 2017.
- América Móvil (telecommunications): US$78.7 billion, up 7% from 2017
- GFNorte (regional bank): $76.2 billion, up 11.7%
- Femsa (beverages): $31.3 billion, up 18.2%
- Cemex (construction materials): $29.2 billion, up 0.3%
- Grupo Inbursa (regional bank): $28.7 billion, up 11.2%
- Grupo Mexico (diversified metals, mining): $26.7 billion, up 17%
- ALFA (industrial conglomerate): $19.1 billion, up 12.9%
- Grupo Televisa (broadcasting, cable): $15.9 billion, up 6.7%
- Grupo Bimbo (food processing): $13.4 billion, up 12.6%
- Arca Continental (beverages): $12.6 billion, up 85.6%
The fastest-growing among these major Mexican companies from 2017 to December 2018 were Arca Continental via 85.6%. In second place was another beverages producer Femsa with its 18.2% asset appreciation.
The mildest asset growth was construction materials firm Cemex, which expanded its asset base by 0.3%.
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Note: Some of the above company offerings may include products other than the principal category shown within parenthesis under the Assets tab.
For example, Arca Continental produces snack foods as well as non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks, dairy beverages, flavored drinks and jug water.
See also Mexico’s Top 10 Imports, Mexico’s Top Trading Partners, Top Mexican Trade Balances and Mexico’s Top 10 Exports
Research Sources:
Forbes Global 2000 Companies List – Year 2017 Edition, including link to Excel spreadsheet. Accessed on October 10, 2019
Forbes Global 2000 individual company profiles, Example of top Mexican company compiled for this study: Cemex. Accessed on October 10, 2019
Forbes Global 2000 rankings for Mexico, The World’s Biggest Public Companies. Accessed on October 10, 2019
International Trade Centre, Trade Map. Accessed on October 10, 2019
Largest-biggest.com, Forbes. Largest Mexico companies 2016. Accessed on October 10, 2019
ResearchGate, Mexican enterprises featured in Forbes 2000 for 2017. Accessed on October 10, 2019
Wikipedia, San Pedro Garza García. Accessed on October 10, 2019