Two-thirds of Mexico's zinc exports go to the United States.
Mexico's exports are crops.
Mexico's top five exports are crude petroleum, cars, video displays, computers, and truck equipment. Mexico is also known for its exported silver.
Meat exports in the 1990s have been strongest to Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Canada, and the Middle East
Exports from New Spain (as was Mexico called at the time) included silver (65%) and other raw materials (35%) such as dyes, hides, plants and timber.
For 2009, Mexico is estimated to have earned USD$223.6 billion for its exports.
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Because 76.5% of its exports go to the United States; conversely, 55.5% of Mexico's imports come from the US.
Approximately 80% of Mexico's exports go to the United States. This significant percentage highlights the strong trade relationship between the two countries, facilitated by agreements such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The close proximity and interconnected economies contribute to this high export figure.
The last silver 100-peso coins were minted in 1977, so that is the approximate date when Mexico dropped off from the silver standard.
Approximately, 78.2% of Mexico's exports (370.9 billion for 2013) and 48.7% of Mexico's imports (370.7 billion for 2013) come and go from the United States.