Mexico’s Steel Output Falls as Chinese Imports Rise

2026-02-25 - 18:03

Key Points — Mexican steel production fell 8.5% in the first 11 months of 2025 to 15.5 million tonnes, squeezed between US tariffs that shut its largest export market and a surge of cheap Chinese-origin imports — Imports now account for 40% of Mexico’s steel consumption, up from 35%, as Chinese producers route material through