# Mexico Factory Output Rises 1.7% in August

> Mexico's factory output rose 1.7% in August, signaling steady cross-border supply to US markets despite falling employment.
- Title: Mexico Factory Output Rises 1.7% in August · The Rio Times
- Summary: Mexico's factory output rose 1.7% in August, signaling steady cross-border supply to US markets despite falling employment.
- Keywords: mexico, factory output, inegi, manufacturing, us mexico trade, employment, august 2026, news, world, politics, Factory, Output
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/mexico-factory-output-rises-1-7-percent-august-2026
- Author: Sofia Gabriela Martinez
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:15:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mexico, factory output, inegi, manufacturing, us mexico trade, employment, august 2026, news, world, politics
## Key Fact: Output Rise
Mexico's factory output rose 1.7% in August from July and 4.1% from August 2025, seasonally adjusted.
## Why It Matters
Mexican plants supply US buyers with cars, electronics and machinery, so strong output signals steady cross-border supply.
## Employment Trend
Factory employment fell 0.1% on the month and 1.0% on the year, while hours worked fell 0.6% on the year.
## Real Pay Change
Real average pay rose 2.7% on the year, but fell 0.2% on the month, with production workers up 3.4%.
## Sector Performance
Petroleum and coal products jumped 23.5%, while furniture fell 8.5% and clothing dropped 3.9%.
## Next Survey
The next manufacturing survey is due on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, to show if the August jump holds.
## Data Source
INEGI, Mexico's national statistics office, published the data on Friday, 16 October 2026, using 8,613 plants.
## What It Means for US
US firms get a sign of steady supply, while investors see strong output but weaker hiring.
## What's Unknown
INEGI does not explain why output grew while employment fell or why petroleum jumped 23.5%.
## Key takeaway

Mexico's factory output rose 1.7% in August from July and 4.1% from August 2025, while factory employment fell.