A vibrant domestic market

Mexican consumers

According to 2006 data from Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics (INEGI), Mexican households spent 3.4% of their total income on clothing and apparel. With rising income, this figure will increase in the future.

Consumption power

With over 100 million people and a raising middle class*, Mexico boasts a growing consumer market, one that is increasingly diversified and demanding. These new consumers are creating a new Mexico style, incorporating Mexico’s colors, culture and endless possibilities of textile design, making this industry a cultural force poised to shape global trends.

* Between 1996 and 2006 the number of Mexican households joining the middle class doubled.

Production capacity

Mexican Textile and Clothing Industry makes a significant contribution to the country’s manufacturing output. It employs approximately 500,000 people and it is the source of wealth for many Mexican families, offering high-paying jobs and a high level of technical expertise.

The successful transformation of our industry will result in the creation of hundreds of thousands of additional jobs. To achieve this, it is crucial for the industry to succeed in both domestic and international markets.