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Trade Guide: Italy

Italy is a key Mexican partner in machinery, fashion, and food. Leverage the EU-Mexico FTA for preferential tariffs.

Key trade data

USD $5B

Annual bilateral trade

#3

European partner

EU-MX FTA

Trade agreement

Fashion

Iconic sector

Bilateral trade relationship

Italy is an important European partner of Mexico with USD $5B in bilateral trade. Exchange focuses on industrial machinery, fashion and textiles, gourmet food, and auto parts. The EU-Mexico FTA facilitates preferential access.

Top exports from Mexico

Auto parts

Chapter 87

USD $500M

Petroleum

Chapter 27

USD $400M

Agricultural products

Chapter 8

USD $300M

Electronics

Chapter 85

USD $200M

Minerals

Chapter 26

USD $150M

Top imports from this country

Industrial machinery

Chapter 84

USD $1.2B

Pharmaceutical products

Chapter 30

USD $500M

Garments and footwear

Chapter 64

USD $400M

Gourmet foods

Chapter 19

USD $300M

Ceramic products

Chapter 69

USD $200M

Trade agreements

EU-Mexico FTA

EU-Mexico treaty with preferential tariffs for European-origin products.

EUR.1

Movement certificate to access tariff preferences.

Key regulations

  • EU-Mexico FTA: Rules of origin with EUR.1 certificate
  • CE marking for machinery and electronics
  • COFEPRIS for imported food and pharmaceuticals
  • Protected Italian designations of origin
  • REACH for chemical products

Logistics and transport

Maritime

Transit time: 20-26 days

Main ports

  • Genoa
  • Naples
  • Veracruz
  • Altamira

Air

Transit time: 12-14 hours

Main ports

  • Rome Fiumicino
  • Milan Malpensa
  • Mexico City AICM

Business cultural tips

  • Personal relationships are central — a coffee or meal is a good start
  • Italians are expressive and passionate in negotiations
  • Quality and design are fundamental business values
  • Punctuality is valued but with more flexibility than in Germany
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