Mexico’s laptop exports grew at a year-over-year rate of 174% in 2025, reaching 2,988 million dollars, opening up new business opportunities.
This classification covers portable automatic machines for data processing weighing 10 kg or less. These products consist of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard, and a display. In practice, this typically includes laptops, notebooks, and ultrabooks. It also includes other equivalent portable devices, provided they meet the technical requirements of the classification.
Laptop Exports
A laptop is the most convenient option when mobility, autonomy, and productivity are needed in a single device: it allows users to work, study, and travel without relying on peripherals. Compared to a desktop PC or a tablet, it offers a better balance between power, portability, and versatility.
Over the past two years, Mexico’s laptop exports have exceeded $1,000 million. In 2025, Mexico ranked ninth among the world’s largest laptop exporters.
The following chart shows the trend in Mexico’s laptop exports, in millions of dollars:
- 2018: 412.
- 2019: 494.
- 2020: 571.
- 2021: 462.
- 2022: 293.
- 2023: 365.
- 2024: 1,090.
- 2025: 2,988.
Global Exporters
Commercially, these products include the MacBook, ThinkPad, EliteBook, XPS, Surface Laptop, and Galaxy Book. Different brands. Same logic. Technical criteria are the deciding factor.
Globally, laptop exports increased from 137,000 million dollars in 2018 to 186,000 million in 2025.
China was the global leader, with $91,000 million. It was followed by Vietnam ($42,000 million), the United States ($6,800 million), Germany ($6,300 million), and Thailand ($6,100 million).
Business Opportunities
Mexico’s laptop exports surged by 174% in 2025, reaching $2,988 million. This jump creates opportunities for importers, exporters, and supply chains. The picture is clear: there is demand, scale, and room to capture value.
The opportunity is not just commercial—it is also strategic. Mexico is already among the world’s leading exporters. For businesses with business acumen, the message is clear: review sourcing, logistics, and market positioning. Those who adapt in time will gain market share and profitability.