Mexico’s retail sector started 2026 on a stronger footing, with sales rising 5.0% year-over-year in January, up from a 4.3% annual increase recorded in December 2025. The data, updated on 23 March 2026, point to a solid acceleration in consumer activity at the beginning of the year.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring how retail sales in January 2026 performed against January 2025. Likewise, the previous reading for December 2025 compared sales to December 2024. The pickup from 4.3% to 5.0% suggests improving momentum in household spending, a key component of Mexico’s domestic demand.
The stronger annual growth rate in January may indicate firmer consumer confidence and resilient consumption despite broader global uncertainties, underscoring the importance of the retail sector as a driver of Mexico’s economic performance going into 2026.
