Mexico’s industrial sector returned to growth in April 2026, with year-over-year industrial production rising 2.3%, a sharp turnaround from the 1.3% contraction recorded in March 2026. The latest data, updated on 11 June 2026, highlight a significant improvement in momentum for the country’s industrial base.
On a year-over-year basis, the April reading marks a notable inflection point: in March, industrial production was down 1.3% compared to March a year earlier, while April’s figure shows a 2.3% increase compared to the same month a year before. This swing suggests that some of the pressures that weighed on output in March have eased, allowing factories and related industries to accelerate activity.
The year-over-year comparison underscores a more favorable backdrop for Mexico’s industrial sector as it moves deeper into the second quarter of 2026. Investors and policymakers will now watch to see whether April’s rebound signals the start of a more durable recovery in industrial production or a short-term correction after March’s decline.