History
The Embassy represents the interests of Mexico and Mexicans in the Commonwealth of Australia and, concurrently, in the Republic of Fiji, the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and the Republic of Vanuatu, and its mission is to promote political, economic, commercial, cultural, science and technology relations and cooperation with the governments and citizens of these five countries.The Embassy provides information, assistance and consular protection in emergency situations, as well as processing the documents required by nationals who are in the territory of these five countries. It also offers guidance to foreigners who wish to visit Mexico as tourists, students, and businessmen.
The Embassy was originally established in a house located on Mugga Way, in May 1966. For 16 years the Embassy moved to different places in the Federal Capital, until in 1982 it was established between Perth and Darwin Avenues, and Empire Street. Circuit, in the eastern part of the Yarralumla suburb, in a building expressly built to host the Embassy.
The main building can be easily recognized as it is located on a natural terrace just in front of Sterling Park, in which the images of the National Shield on one side and the Aztec Calendar on the other stand out, adorning the main entrance wall to the surroundings.
Access to the office building is through the barred door on Perth Avenue and later through a glass door that allows access to the interior of the offices, where the Consular Section, the ambassador's office, of the officials, the military attaché and the library.
In the central courtyard of the embassy, on the Perth Avenue side, there are two replicas of Mayan lintels that welcome users. The lintels of the embassy are a replica of those found in the ruins of Yaxchilán and represent a ritual scene that illustrates the dominance of sculpture by the Mayans.
The patio is adorned by a replica of the National Shield of Mexico, of Aztec origin, as well as by the Stone of the Sun, also known as the Aztec Calendar. The National Shield represents the materialization of the prophecy of the God Huitzilopochtli to the Aztec people for the founding of their capital city. According to tradition, this prophecy indicated that the capital should be built where they would find, on an islet in the middle of a lake, an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake. This sign would have been found in what is now the main square or Zocalo of Mexico City.
The Stone of the Sun, also known as the Aztec Calendar, is part of the pre-Hispanic Mexican culture in Mesoamerica. This great monument, which is a representation of the cosmological view of the five Aztec worlds, could have served as the basis for a ritual and solar calendar and as a starting point for complex astronomical observations. Measuring about 3.6 meters in diameter and approximately 21.8 tons, this large sculpture is the centre of attraction at the National Museum of Anthropology.
The main entrance of the Embassy is protected by two replicas of stone jaguars, which are an excellent example of the naturalistic sculpture of the Aztecs. They are a reflection of the importance they gave to these animals as symbols of power, bravery and war, confirmed by the fact that the most important warriors were the eagle or jaguar.
The building that houses the Embassy of Mexico was designed by the Mexican architect Alfredo Terrazas de la Peña, in collaboration with other Australian architects and was completed in 1982. The building is considered an architectural attraction in Canberra and a landmark due to its simple and elegant form, smooth white walls, open spaces and a large interior skylight that enhance the feeling of space.
Inside the building is a model of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, the magnificent capital of the Aztec Empire and where Mexico City currently sits. The city of Tenochtitlan was very symmetrical. The “Templo Mayor” was one of the main temples in the Aztec capital, where Mexico City is currently located. Its architectural style dates from the postclassic period in Mesoamerica. Construction of the first temple began in 1390 and it was rebuilt six times after that date. When the Spanish conquerors arrived around the year 1519, the chronicler Bernal Díaz del Castillo wrote:
"... and since we saw so many cities and valleys populated in the water and on the mainland and other large towns and that road as straight and level as Mexico was, we were amazed and said that it seemed like things of enchantment ... because of the great towers and buildings that they had in the water ... even some of our soldiers said that if what they saw was between dreams ... I don't know how I tell it, seeing things never heard or even dreamed as we saw."
The Embassy has a good number of replicas of famous pre-Hispanic artifacts, as well as a collection of publications containing information about Mexico, both in Spanish and English.
The official residence is a reflection of the Pedregal houses in Mexico City, which is a prosperous residential neighbourhood, in the South of the City, where the greatest projects of the modernist Mexican architect Luis Barragan are located. This residential area was originally developed in the 1940s, on lands that were covered by lava in El Pedregal, this was probably the largest urban development that the city had seen until then. Its original development, including a house and gardens, marked a historical milestone in Mexican architecture. Some of the old modernist houses have been listed as part of the National Heritage of Mexico.
From 1966 to date, Mexico has accredited 15 Ambassadors in Australia:
- Eugenio de Anzorena (1966 - 1968).
- Roberto Molina Pasquel (1968 - 1971).
- José Gamas Torruco (1971 - 1976).
- Donaciano González (1976 - 1978).
- Luis Echeverría Álvarez (1978 - 1980).
- Jesús Cabrera Muñoz Ledo (1980 - 1985).
- Jesús F. Domene (1985 - 1989).
- Alejandro Morales de la Vega (1989 - 1992).
- Enrique Buj Flores (1992 - 1996).
- Raphael Steger Cataño (1996 - 2004).
- Martha Ortiz de Rosas Gómez (2004 - 2010).
- María Luisa Beatriz López Gargallo (2010 - 2013).
- Armando Alvarez (2014 - 2017).
- Eduardo Peña Haller (2018 - 2023).
- Ernesto Céspedes Oropeza (2024 - )
On November 20, 2012, within the framework of the CII Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, the Official Unveiling Ceremony of the sculpture “Chalchiuhtlicue” by the prestigious Mexican artist Jesús Mayagoitia, which was located in the Latin-American Plaza in the city of Canberra, was held.
The sculpture is inspired by the goddess of water, wife of Tláloc, who was found at the foot of the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán. In the words of the author, Jesús Mayagoitia, who received the Herny Moore Grand Prize in 1987 from the Utsu Kushiga-hara Museum in Japan, the element that defines the piece is water, an elusive and shapeless element that the “Chalchiuhtlicue”, for its divine condition, it can grasp and shape to create a stream that detaches itself from its body in two lateral slopes, accentuating, precisely the water, as the theme of the piece.
The Latin American Plaza, located in the centre of the city of Canberra, was born from an agreement concluded in February 2010 between the Government of the Australian Capital Territory and the Latin American diplomatic representations, which undertook to install a work of art originating in each country. It is worth mentioning that the urban design of Canberra, characterized by the modern architecture of the Australian National University buildings that surround the Latin-American Plaza, now form a harmonious set with the contemporary sculpture of Mayagoitia.
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Public telephones
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| Embassy of Mexico in Australia | (02) 6273 - 3963 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Emergency Telephone (24 Hours) | +61 - 409 - 362 - 644 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Attention to Mexicans | (02) 6273 - 3963 Ext. 1006, 1007 y 1014 |
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Personnel
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| Ernesto Céspedes Oropeza Ambassador |
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| Itzel González Assistant to the Ambassador |
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| Minister María del Rosario Marta Peña Jaramillo Deputy Head of Mission |
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| Counsellor Alejandro Rivera Becerra Economic, trade, education, science and technology section |
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| Attaché, Graciela Cancino Escalante Consular section and assistance to Mexicans |
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| Lucy Aida Prieto Quezada Assistant to the consular section and assistance to Mexicans section |
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| Mariana Castillo Assistant to the consular section and assistance to Mexicans section |
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| José María Gándara Alarcón Assistant to the consular section and assistance to Mexicans section |
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| Third Secretary, Santiago Cortes Alcocer Political, multilateral, cultural and tourism section |
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| Manuel Alejandro Baltazar Hernandez Assistant to the economic, trade, cultural, political, science and technology sections |
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| Attaché Hugo Alberto Garza Ramírez Administrative section |
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| Attaché Zirahuén Anaya Campos Communications section |
Official Holiday
These days the Embassy is closed.
| 01 January 2025 | New Year |
| 26 January 2025 | Australia National Day |
| 10 March 2025 | Canberra Day |
| 18 April 2025 | Good Friday |
| 21 April 2025 | Easter Day |
| 25 April 2024 | Battle of Galipoli ANZAC DAY |
| 2 Junio 2025 | Reconciliation Day |
| 9 June 2025 | King's Birthday |
| 16 September 2025 | Independence of Mexico |
| 6 October 2024 | Labor Day |
| 25 December 2025 | Christmas |
| 26 December 2025 | Boxing Day |
General Information about Mexico
General Information about Mexico
The word Mexico comes from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Mexicas, or also known as Aztecs. The etymology of the word ‘Mexico’ has been widely discussed as there is no definitive proof about its sole origin. The theory that is mostly accepted points out that it is formed from three Nahuatl words: ‘metztli’ meaning ‘moon’; ‘xictli’ translate as ‘belly button’ or ‘centre’; and the affix ‘-co’ indicating ‘place’.
Therefore, the full translation and meaning of the word ‘Mexico’ would be ‘in the moon’s belly button’, or well ‘in the centre of the lake of the moon’. The reason for such name would be that the city of Mexico-Tenochtitlan was founded on an islet on the current lake of Texcoco, previously known as the Moon Lake. https://www.diccionariodedudas.com/origen-de-la-palabra-mexico/
The official legal name of the country is ‘United Mexican States’. A federal republic organised in three powers: Executive Power, Legislative Power and Judicial Power. It is made up of 32 federal entities, including Mexico City, which constitutes the capital of the country and the three union powers reside.
Mexico is geographically located in the extreme south of North America where it is an integral part of one of the most important economic blocks in the world on the American continent, limited to the north by the United States, to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, to the southeast by Guatemala and Belize and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Mexico has a continental area of 1'960,189 square kilometers, an exclusive economic zone of 3'149,190 and an extended continental shelf in the western polygon of the Gulf of Mexico of 10,570 square kilometers, giving a total of 5,120,679 square kilometers. https://www.senado.gob.mx/comisiones/relext_an/eventos/docs/consejero1_291117.pdf
The president of Mexico is the head of state and government he is elected by popular vote for a period of 6 years (six-year term). The legislative branch is bicameral: with a chamber of senators that has 128 seats and a chamber of deputies with 500 legislators. The judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Justice made up of 11 ministers.
The most recent population and housing census was carried out by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) from March 2 to 27, 2020 (Census 2020), which announced that the total population of Mexico amounts to 126,014,024; that the population density is 64 inhabitants per square kilometer, among many other important indicators, such as: birth, fertility, mortality, marriage, migration, indigenous language and religion, which can be reviewed online.
In Mexico there is freedom of belief and worship, which is enshrined in Article 24 of the Constitution. According to the 2020 Population and Housing Census in matters of religion, the comparisons between 2010 and 2020 were: a lower percentage of faithful of the Catholic Church (from 82.7 to 77.7%), a higher percentage of faithful of Protestant and Evangelical churches (of 7.5 to 11.2%) and, above all, a higher percentage of people without religion (from 4.7 to 8.1%, with an additional 2.5 of people without religious affiliation).
Formal education in Mexico is based on the Mexican Educational System, whose levels are: initial education, basic education, upper secondary education and higher education. The management of education is the responsibility of the State itself, which falls to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) whose essential purpose is to create conditions that allow ensuring access of all Mexican women and men to quality education, at the level and modality that require it and, in the place, where they demand it. (https://www.gob.mx/sep/que-hacemos).
The most widely spoken language is Spanish and 68 indigenous languages are officially recognized, so the country is among the top ten with the most native languages and ranks second with this characteristic in Latin America, according to the National Institute of Indigenous Languages (INALI). https://www.inali.gob.mx/
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) or central bank, is the institution of the country that is in charge of supplying the national currency reserves for the functioning of the economy. It performs autonomously as established by the Constitution and its priority is to ensure the stability of the currency. https://www.banxico.org.mx/
Mexican peso is the official currency of Mexico; It is the eighth most traded currency in the world and third in the American continent (equivalent to the Australian dollar here.)
The net internal debt of the federal public sector was 7 trillion 202 billion pesos, while the net external debt of the federal public sector stood at 207.8 billion dollars (equivalent to 3 trillion 887.5 billion pesos) according to data from the February 2020. www.finanzaspublicas.hacienda.gob.mx
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) offers a "Timely Quarterly GDP Estimate" on the evolution of the Mexican economy 30 days after the end of the reference quarter, based on: the statistical information available at that time, the statistical techniques and econometric models that are best used conform to that information. https://www.inegi.org.mx/temas/pibo/
The Ministry of Economy is responsible for formulating and conducting the country's industry, foreign and domestic trade, supply and price policies. Its actions are aimed at promoting the generation of quality jobs and economic growth, through the promotion and implementation of public policies that trigger competitiveness and productive investments. https://www.gob.mx/se/
The Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade is the Federal Government body empowered to carry out the negotiation, administration and defense of International Trade and Investment Treaties and Agreements. Its mission is to contribute to the development, productivity and competitiveness of the Mexican economy, through the design and execution of international trade policy, as well as the conduct of international trade relations and negotiations in which Mexico participates. https://www.gob.mx/se/acciones-y-programas/comercio-exterior
The General Directorate of Foreign Investment (DGIE) of the Ministry of Economy, is in charge of managing and operating the National Registry of Foreign Investments (RNIE); disseminate information and studies on the investment climate in the country and implement public policy guidelines on FDI. Preliminary figures are normally published by the Ministry of Economy.
The Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) has the mission of leading the national tourism development, through planning activities, promoting the development of the offer, supporting the operation of tourist services and promotion, articulating the actions of different instances and levels of government. Its purpose is to make Mexico a leading country in tourist activity, a key part of Mexico's economic development. Likewise, it is proposed to diversify tourism products and develop new markets; encourage tourism companies to be competitive nationally and internationally and develop tourism while respecting natural, cultural and social environments. https://www.gob.mx/sectur
The National Fund for Tourism Development (FONATUR) is the strategic instrument for the development of tourism investment in Mexico, has played a leading role in the country's tourism development and has become a key axis for promoting tourism investment sustainable. Mexico has world-class destinations such as Cancun, Ixtapa, Los Cabos, Loreto, Huatulco and Riviera Nayarit https://www.gob.mx/fonatur
The Tourism Diplomacy Council was created in 2019 with the purpose of promoting Mexican tourism abroad, through the planning, design and implementation of strategies between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR). The Council is made up of the 80 embassies and 67 consulates of Mexico abroad, whose task is to promote the Mexico brand in the world. https://www.protocolo.com.mx/mexico/diplomacia-turistica/
Mexico has 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The magazine México Desconocido mentions and describes them: https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/descubre-los-sitios-mexicanos-patrimonio-de-la-humanidad.html
The Magic Towns Program contributes to revalue a group of populations in the country that have always been in the collective imagination of the nation as a whole and that represent fresh and different alternatives for national and foreign visitors and constitute localities with symbolic attributes, legends, history, transcendent facts of everyday life. http://www.sectur.gob.mx/gobmx/pueblos-magicos/
The National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) was created in 1970, it is a decentralized public body of the State, not sectorized, with legal personality and its own patrimony, which aims to be the advisory and specialized entity to articulate the government's public policies federal government and promote the development of scientific and technological research and innovation. https://www.conacyt.gob.mx/
The Ministry of Culture is the institution in charge of promoting and disseminating the artistic and cultural expressions of Mexico, as well as the projection of the country's presence abroad. Its faculties include, carrying out plans, programs and projects related to the dissemination, expression and appreciation of fine arts, culture and popular arts, administering the archaeological, historical and artistic monuments that make up the cultural heritage of the Nation. https://www.gob.mx/cultura
The National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA) since its foundation in 1946 stimulates, preserves, promotes and disseminates Mexican art and culture, making it the home of Mexican creators and a space for cultural dialogue and encounter. https://inba.gob.mx/
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) promotes research, preserves and disseminates the archaeological, anthropological, historical and paleontological heritage of the nation in order to strengthen the identity and memory of society. It has governing and regulatory powers in the protection and conservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and is at the forefront thanks to its level of excellence in research and in the training of professionals in the field of its competence. https://www.inah.gob.mx/
In 2019, the Cultural Diplomacy Council was established, which is made up of notable Mexican men and women who represent the highlights of Mexican cultural identity, in order to promote the culture and art of Mexico in the world. It is a collaboration mechanism that uses a digital platform that serves as an instrument for dialogue and generation of projects, with the participation of the cultural aggregates of Mexico and the network of Mexicans abroad, state governments and specialists who from different spaces propose and join forces to consolidate the presence of our country in the world. https://diplomaciacultural.mx/
INDICATORS OF INTEREST ON MEXICO
"Human Development Index" (HDI) The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) calculates this taking into account three basic dimensions of development: health, education and income that can be measured through four indicators: hope of life at birth; years of schooling; average grade of schooling; per capita gross national income and life expectancy. The Human Development Index (HDI) was created to emphasize that expanding people's opportunities should be the most important criterion for assessing development results. http://desarrollohumano.org.gt/desarrollo-humano/calculo-de-idh/
"Competitiveness Index" measures how a country uses its resources and capacity to provide its inhabitants with a high level of prosperity. In 2020, the country ranked 53rd due to weakening economic performance and recently due to the pandemic. of COVID-19. The COVID-19 impact has been very important, which is why it is recommended to access the site of the Government of Mexico here. https://www.weforum.org/
"Economic Observatory of Complexity", OEC (for its acronym in English), is a site supported by the MIT group "Media Lab Macro Connections" which provides a compendium of information on the commercial and productive aspects of countries around the world. The site allows a concentrated visualization of data, which is presented in different colors, percentages, symbols and sectors, which allows greater ease in data analysis. https://oec.world/
Bilateral Relationship Mexico-Australia
Mexico Australia relationship.
Both countries established diplomatic relations on March 14, 1966. The relationship has been characterized by being friendly and cordial, having mechanisms for political dialogue at the highest level given that since 2002 political consultation meetings have been held at the level of deputy foreign ministers. The last meeting took place in November 2019, which has given continuity to the political dialogue and has allowed to identify new areas of collaboration. Between 2013 and 2017, the president of Mexico met seven times with Australian prime ministers. In 2016, the then Governor General of Australia, Peter Cosgrove, made a state visit to Mexico, this being the first by a Governor General to Mexico, an opportunity that was used to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
In the multilateral sphere, both countries maintain a close and solid relationship and coincide in various international forums, such as the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the G20, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC), the MIKTA group (made up of Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey and Australia), among others. Mexico and Australia share topics of interest on the multilateral agenda, in particular, climate change, disarmament, human rights, trade liberalization, combating transnational organized crime and terrorism, nuclear non-proliferation, and they work together in the aforementioned forums. On international security issues, they are partners in groups such as Wassenaar (conventional weapons), the Australia Group (chemical and biological) and the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
In the framework of the MIKTA initiative, in which Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey and Australia participate, the foreign ministers or their representatives have met annually in the context of the different international forums to coordinate joint positions. Thus, their representatives have met on different occasions, the last being the 18th Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the MIKTA member countries that took place by videoconference, at the beginning of February 2021. A meeting in which the countries proposed themselves as part of their agenda to review MIKTA activities during Korean coordination, identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration, and hand over coordination to Australia for the next 12 months.
The five countries agreed that MIKTA has increased its visibility in multilateral forums and agreed to take advantage of this momentum to continue promoting cooperation during 2021, when Australia is responsible for coordinating the group. In this sense, the topics on which they will focus their attention and efforts have to do with: Covid-19 health, economic and environmental aspects related to response and recovery; vaccine distribution; strengthening of the international health architecture and preparation for future pandemics; gender equality and climate change. Through this mechanism, the member countries maintain coordination between their permanent missions to international organizations, as well as between their embassies and the private sector, civil society and academia of each country, promoting these priorities with initiatives and actors at the local level.
Parliamentary relationship
There is a friendly and cordial relationship between the parliamentarians of both nations, which has gained tremendous momentum and contributed significantly to strengthening the ties both at the bilateral and multilateral levels.
Mexico and Australia have been dialogue partners in various parliamentary forums such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Conference on Environment and Development (APPCED) and the World Parliamentary Forum (WPF).
Bilaterally, the most critical meetings include: in May 2007 and 2009, delegations from the Australian Parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Committee visited Mexico. Likewise, in June 2007 and 2008, Senators and Deputies from the Mexican Congress visited Australia.
In January 2014, an Australian parliamentary delegation participated in the 22nd Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum, held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In September 2014, Australia hosted the First Australia-Latin America Parliamentary Dialogue, attended by Senators Teófilo Torres Corzo, chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations - Asia Pacific, and Manuel Cavazos Lerma, a Committee's member.
In 2015, Senator Gabriela Cuevas visited Australia to participate in the 2nd Australia-Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Parliamentary Meeting. In that same year, the Australian Senate approved a study that analysed Mexico's bilateral relationship with Australia, proposing mechanisms to strengthen the relationship in its different areas. About 40 governmental, academic and private institutions participated. The Mexican Embassy participated with a document on the bilateral relationship. The study concluded with 13 recommendations, several of which have been endorsed by the Australian government. Amongst them includes the possibility of establishing direct air connectivity, work to achieve mutual recognition of studies and facilitate visa processing (Australia’s relationship with Mexico).
In 2016 and under the auspices of MIKTA, Senator Ana Gabriela Guevara and Deputy Alejandra Reynoso visited Australia to participate in the 2nd Meeting of Presidents of Legislative Chambers of MIKTA (informe).
In June 2017, Senator Marcela Torres, invited by the Australian Foreign Ministry, travelled to Australia. In the same year, Senator Gabriela Cuevas was elected to chair the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) with the support of Australia.
In September 2018, four Australian parliamentarians headed by Nola Marino, coordinator of the ruling party in the lower house, visited Mexico and met with the Senate's President, Martí Batres, and other congress members.
In January 2020, a delegation of Mexican parliamentarians attended the 28th Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) held in Canberra. They had a bilateral meeting with the members of the Australia-Mexico friendship group of the Australian parliament.
Commercial relationship
Since 2018, Mexico consolidated its position as Australia's largest trading partner in Latin America. In 2022, Mexico not only accounted for more than 40% of all Australian trade to Latin America, but Australia imported more from Mexico than all of Latin America combined. This situation clearly reflects the enormous growth potential that exists between the two countries.
The average growth of bilateral trade was 9% in the last 10 years. It is important to highlight that Mexico and Australia are complementary as they share an important position in their respective regions and coincide as Pacific nations. Both are members of the G20, the OECD, TIPAT/CPTPP and in the near future Australia will join the Pacific Alliance as an associate member.
By 2022, total trade between the two countries was $1.948 billion U.S. dollars. this relationship continues to be in surplus for Mexico, with exports amounting to $1.235 billion U.S. dollars. In 2022, Mexico imported $713 million US dollars from Australia, making it Mexico's 37th largest trading partner worldwide and the 11th largest among Asia-Pacific countries. The surplus for Mexico was US$522 million. For Australia, Mexico is its 47th export destination, while it ranks 22nd as an import country of origin.
In 2022, from an Australian perspective, the main export products from Mexico to Australia were passenger vehicles, machines and data processing units, cell phones, minerals and concentrates, auto parts, medical instruments and alcoholic beverages. More details can be found here on the TradeMap page.
Evolution of bilateral trade
| 1999 | 2009 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Imports | $ 273.7 | $ 787.7 | $ 351.3 | $ 268.0 | $ 388.8 | $ 713.0 |
| Exports | $ 122.0 | $ 515.0 | $ 1,006.0 | $ 1,000.0 | $ 1,053.9 | $ 1,235.2 |
| Bilateral Trade | $ 395.7 | $ 1,302.7 | $ 1,358.0 | $ 1,268.1 | $ 1,442.8 | $ 1,948.2 |
In this context, and taking into account the strengths and needs of both countries, there are sectoral opportunities with export potential for Mexican companies. Particularly noteworthy are: digital processing units for automatic machines for data treatment or processing; automatic machines for digital data treatment or processing; refrigerator-freezer combinations with separate exterior doors; parts of air conditioning machines and apparatus; gas filtering or purifying apparatus; medical, surgical or veterinary instruments and apparatus; and auto parts and tractors.
In 2022, tequila consumption has increased rapidly, placing Australia as the third largest consumer of Tequila in the world. In 2022, according to the Tequila Regulatory Council, the trade of this beverage amounted to $1,452,882.73 US dollars. Other Mexican distillates, such as mezcal, have been very well accepted as niche products in the Australian market, so there are opportunities for exporters in this sector with high quality products.
Similarly, in the agri-food sector, there are opportunities for some fresh and processed products. Among fresh products, Mexico already exports garlic, asparagus, table grapes, Ataulfo mangoes and dates to the Australian market and is awaiting the protocol that will allow the export of Mexican Persian limes. Other products on the priority list are avocados, pork and mangoes from fruit fly-free zones.
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Australian investment in Mexico
According to data from the Ministry of Economy, between January 1999 and December 2022, Mexico has received a total of $4,673 million U.S. dollars in cumulative Australian direct investment.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Australia is the 15th country with the largest investment in Mexico and the 3rd among Asia Pacific countries, only after Japan and Korea.
In December 2016, the Australian company BHP won a bid to jointly exploit with PEMEX the Trion field in deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico with a 60% participation as operator of the project. According to estimates by the Mexican Ministry of Energy, it was projected that there would be an investment of up to US$11 billion over the life of the contract planned for 50 years.
In June 2022, Woodside Energy, Australia's largest oil and gas producer, merged with BHP Petroleum. After the merger with BHP Petroleum, Woodside announced that it would continue the agreement with PEMEX for the development of the Trion field.
Bilateral cooperation
In the field of scientific and technical cooperation, both countries are complementary and face common challenges. In this sense, an important legal infrastructure has been built that serves as a platform for deepening educational links and technical and scientific cooperation. In this regard, the Basic Agreement for Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1981) and the Memorandum of Understanding between the SEP and the Australian Department of Education (2008) give legal support to the relationship in this area. To date, there are more than 100 formal agreements between 37 Mexican institutions and 22 Australian universities. For its part, CONACYT has agreements with 8 Australian universities and has financed more than 150 Mexican master's and doctoral students in Australian institutions.
Scientific and technical cooperation between the two countries is fundamentally structured through productive collaborations between researchers. This cooperation involved, between 2015 and 2018, more than 3,100 Australian researchers working with Mexican researchers who together generated more than 1,800 publications. According to the Australian Department of Industry and Innovation, the main cooperation topics were: Medicine (20%), Agriculture and Biology (12.3%), Astronomy and Physics (12.8%), Biochemistry and Genetics (9.1%) and Science Environmental (6.2%). Bilateral cooperation in science and technology has a strong potential for growth, particularly as the joint committee meeting established between the two countries is held in the near future, which would allow to give a greater boost to the relationship and in turn take advantage of the existing collaboration between universities.
Cultural relationship
Between 2012 and 2018, the Mexican Embassy in Australia has organized or participated in multiple cultural promotion events in Mexico. Through these, it seeks to promote its historical wealth and current gastronomic culture. Among the most important cultural events held in Australia are: The great exhibition "Aztecas" (2014) in the museums of Melbourne and the Australian Museum in Sydney, respectively; the traveling exhibition of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at the Art Gallery of New South Wales (2016), the photographic exhibition at the headquarters of the Australian Chancellery commemorating the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations (2016), the exhibition on Mexican Modernism in Photography at the National Gallery of Australia (2017), and the exhibition on Contemporary Art inspired by Mexico City at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne (2018).
Likewise, Mexico participates in cultural festivals organized each year in Canberra in which Latin American embassies are present, such as: The Multicultural Festival, which brings together more than 300 thousand people; the Latin American Gastronomic Festival; and the Latin American Film Festival, which runs through more than a dozen cities in Australia. Additionally, the Embassy organizes year after year, the traditional "Day of the Dead" in its facilities and supports the organization and participation of the Mexican community and artistic groups in multiple events in the city of Canberra.
Mexican community
The Mexican community in Australia is relatively small, but constantly growing. According to official figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in 2000, there were 1,270 registered Mexicans residing in Australia, while in 2018, the number of Mexicans (born in Mexico) in Australia amounted to 6,770, which represented a growth of almost six times. According to the 2019 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) approximately 7,420 Mexicans in Australia are estimated to be living in Australia, integrating various associations in the different states of the country.
The Mexican population in Australia is mostly concentrated in the main cities of Australia, with Sydney and Melbourne at the fore, making up approximately 50% of the total. Followed by Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Perth, Canberra, Darwin and Tasmania. It is also characterized by being mostly young and highly qualified professionals who work for Australian companies. According to the census published by the statistics office (ABS) in 2016, the average age of the total Mexican population living in Australia is 34 years with 47.8% being women while the other 52.9% are men. The main occupational profiles are: students, electronics and systems engineers, communications specialists, graphic designers, and homemakers.
It is important to note that even before the COVID 19 pandemic, the number of Mexicans who came to Australia to study increased according to figures from the Department of Education. From January to December 2018, the number of Mexican students in Australia amounted to 2,629, while during the first half of 2019 the figure had already reached 2,168. Most of the students were concentrating on language study and postgraduate studies, staying in Australia for an average of three months to two years.
Given the sociability of the Mexican and the ease of communication, the community has formed groups through social networks, such as those in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. Where there are various groups of Mexicans who carry out professional, business, community and social activities.
In order to communicate with the Mexican community in Australia, the Embassy regularly distributes circulars that address different topics regarding the carrying out of mobile consulates, requirements for obtaining consular documentation, information on voting abroad, assistance to citizens facing family violence, consent in sexual matters, and others.
Part of the activities carried out by the Embassy in favour of the Mexican community, with the support of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME), there are:
- Diffusion of the bases and calls for the annual children's drawing contest.
- Encouragement of the participation of members of the Global Network of Mexican Talents.
- Distribution of the bases and call for the annual award of the “Distinguished Mexican” and Ohtli Recognition established by the IME in 2018.
- Promoting the celebration of the "Global Week" which consists of the organization and registration of various community activities in Australia, among which the celebration of the Day of the Dead stands out.
Mexican Associations in Australia:
Victoria
- Mexican Social and Cultural Association of Victoria (MEXVIC)
- ANZMEX - The Australia, New Zealand, Mexico Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.
- Australian Association of Mexican Engineers AAME
South Australia
- Mexican Social and Cultural Association of South Australia Incorporated (MexSA)
Australian Capital Territory
- Mexico Lindo
Western Australia
Latin American associations in Australia:
- Latin American Stories: recopila y comparte historias de éxito de inmigrantes latinoamericanos en Australia.
- Canberra Cool Bears: apoya a la enseñanza de español en Canberra y sus alrededores.
- Latin American Community of Queensland: organización que promueve actividades culturales y recreativas latinoamericanas en Queensland.
Legal framework
Legal framework
Both countries have a broad legal framework made up of agreements, treaties, memoranda of understanding, and inter-institutional agreements, including:
- Basic Agreement for Scientific and Technical Cooperation. It entered into force on March 4, 1982, with a duration of five years, renewable.. Español / English.
- Treaty of Extradition. In force since March 27, 1991. Español / English.
- Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters. In force since June 30, 1992. Español / English.
- Agreement for Cooperation in the Use of Nuclear Energy and Transfer of Nuclear Material. In force since July 17, 1992. Español / English.
- Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion regarding Income Tax. In force since December 31, 2003. Español / English.
- Agreement on Air Services. It entered into force on May 13, 2011. The Government of Australia submitted to ICAO for registration on July 8, 2019, the Air Services Agreement between that country and the Government of the United Mexican States, signed in the city of Mexico on April 9, 2010. Español / English.
- General and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam. The CPTPP was signed by the 11 countries on March 8, 2018 in Santiago, Chile. The CPTPP went into effect on December 30, 2018 for: Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore; and January 14, 2019 for Vietnam. https://www.gob.mx/tratado-de-asociacion-transpacifico It should be noted that this opens the door to a resizing of the economic-commercial relationship since it is the first free trade agreement between both countries.
Memorándum de Entendimiento
Memorandum of Understanding
- Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Political Consultations. (2009) Español.
- Memorandum of Understanding on Education, Research and Vocational Training. (2015) Español.
- Memorandum of understanding on scientific cooperation between the Mexican Academy of Sciences and the Australian Academy of Sciences. (2015) English.
- Memorandum of Cooperation between the EUM Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit and the Australian Department of Home Affairs through the Australian Border Force on Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. (June 2018) Español.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of the Interior of the United Mexican States and the Australian Federal Police on the development of police cooperation. (2018) Español & English.
- Memorandum of Understanding between Geoscience Australia and the National Institute of Statistics and Geography of the United Mexican States, (2019)Español / English.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples of the United Mexican States and the Australian Institute of Studies on Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islanders of the Commonwealth of Australia. (2024 - 2027) Español / English.
En negociación 2020
In negotiation
- Australia's entry into the Pacific Alliance as an Associated State. https://alianzapacifico.net/.
- Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Experiences between the Australian Federal Police and the Attorney General's Office.
Trade, Investment and Fairs
Trade, Investment and Fairs
Foreign Trade and Investment Opportunities
Mexico is Australia's main trading partner in Latin America with total trade in 2022 of $1.948 billion US dollars, according to the Ministry of Economy and the Bank of Mexico. Mexican exports amounted to US$1,235 million, placing Australia as its 37th global trading partner and 11th in Asia-Pacific. In 2022, the main Mexican exports to Australia were: passenger vehicles, machines and data processing units, cell phones, minerals and concentrates, auto parts, medical instruments and alcoholic beverages. The states with the highest trade with Australia in 2022 were Puebla, Aguascalientes and Jalisco.
In the agri-food sector, Mexican exports of garlic, asparagus, table grapes, Ataulfo mangoes, dates and coffee are particularly noteworthy. This year, the protocol for exporting Mexican Persian limes is expected to be approved. Among Mexico's list of access requests are avocados, mangoes from fruit fly-free zones and pork.
Australia's exports to Mexico include grains (barley among them), minerals, iron, steel, oils, electrical and mechanical parts, meat, alcoholic beverages and vinegar.
On December 30, 2018, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TIPAT/CPTPP), the first free trade agreement between Australia and Mexico, entered into force. This takes on special relevance as, on the one hand, it offers a platform for greater integration of regional value chains and, on the other hand, it guarantees preferential tariff treatment to a wide range of Mexican products.
In terms of investment, according to figures from the Ministry of Economy, accumulated FDI amounted to US$4.673 billion (1999 to 2022). In 2022, FDI from Australia to Mexico was $146 million dollars. Regionally, most Australian investment has been concentrated in the State of Mexico, Mexico City and the State of Tamaulipas.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Australia is the 15th country with the largest investment in Mexico and the 3rd among Asia Pacific countries, only after Japan and Korea.
In parallel to the Mexican government's efforts to promote the insertion of high-quality products in the Australian market, there are several private entities interested in strengthening and supporting the bilateral trade agenda. Among these are the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (COMCE), which developed, together with the Australian trade promotion agency AUSTRADE, a Mexico-Australia platform to promote business between the two countries. The Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) and the Australia, New Zealand and Mexico Business Council (ANZMEX) have the same aim. Through these private bodies, business and training opportunities can be explored.
ComerciaMx is a global and digital network developed thanks to the cooperation between ConnectAmericas, the Inter-American Development Bank and the Ministry of Economy (SE) with the purpose of promoting the exports of Mexican MSMEs. In it you can access an immense directory of clients, suppliers, partners and investors, take training courses and consult purchase announcements from companies in Mexico and other countries. If you want to register and be part of this global network, please consult: ComerciaMx
Find the best Mexican exporters of any product of your interest
List of importers of Mexican Food to Australia.
In order to export Mexican agricultural products to Australia, you must comply with the regulations agreed between SENASICA and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). The requirements for importing specific agricultural products to Australia can be found at the following link https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/. In addition, you can review information on how to import goods to Australia at the following links https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/before/how-to-import and https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/importing/how-to-import.
In the documents below, you can consult the calendar with the trade fairs and trade promotion events that have been identified and that will take place in Mexico during 2024 and, calendars of fairs and events in the states of Guanajuato, Jalisco, Querétaro and Tlaxcala. These events may change dates and/or venues by arrangements of the organizers. Therefore, it is recommended to constantly consult the websites of the companies in charge of the organizers, included in the documents themselves.
Mexico Projects Hub- Your one-stop site for all infrastructure bids in Mexico Website is operated by BANOBRAS and it is a tool that gives you access to listings of infrastructure projects that will be available for bidding. http://www.proyectosmexico.gob.mx/en/projects-hub/.
Visit Mexico
What places should I visit in Mexico?
For information about travelling to Mexico and places to visit, please visit: Visit Mexico & Mexico Tourist Atlas.
Is there a minimum validity requirement on passports to enter Mexico?
Mexico does not enforce a minimum validity requirement on your passport when entering the country, as long as it is valid for the whole stay in Mexico.
What is a FMM?
A FMM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple) or Multiple Migratory Form, is a migration form issued by the immigration authority in Mexico upon arrival (air or land). It is a temporary permit that will allow you (at the discretion of the immigration authority) to remain up to 180 days in the country. You will need to carry your FMM (or a copy of it) with you at all times.
It is VERY important that you hand the FMM over to immigration authorities upon exiting Mexico, as this constitutes proof of exit. If you plan to re-enter Mexico, a new FMM will have to be issued and paid for.
The FMM will be provided to you at the entry point into Mexico. If you travel by land, you can complete it online up to 30 days prior of your arrival to Mexico. For more information, please visit: Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) .
What happens if I forget to surrender my FMM when leaving Mexico?
If you do not surrender your FMM when exiting Mexico, it is recommended that the next time you visit Mexico, you carry proof that demonstrates you left on the mentioned date (plane/bus tickets etc).
Are there any requirements for travelling with minors?
Technically, there are no additional requirements for one of the parents to enter/exit Mexico with a child other than a valid passport, provided the children is not a Mexican national or currently holds a temporary resident/temporary resident student visa.
However, it is recommended that you should travel with the original birth certificate for each minor, and an authorisation letter signed by the other parent, in case immigration authorities request additional information regarding the identity of the parents. Please note that there are no direct flights between Australia and Mexico and the countries where you transit en route to Mexico may have additional requirements for travelling with minors.
Are there any specific vaccinations required to enter Mexico?
Travellers entering Mexico from flights from Australia, North America and Europe do not need special vaccinations to enter Mexico. However, if you are entering Mexico from a different country, regardless of your nationality, you might need a vaccination. It is recommended that you consult your doctor about any required vaccinations before travelling to Mexico.
Can I use my Australian license to drive in Mexico?
To drive in Mexico, you must have a valid Australian driver’s license. However, Mexican car rental companies or local authorities may also require additional documentation, such as a certified translation of your license into Spanish.
You can also travel with an International Driving Permit (IDP that allows you to drive in a number of overseas countries. However, an IDP cannot be used as a substitute for a driving license, therefore it must be used in conjunction to a current Australian license.
Can I travel to Mexico with pets?
To import pets into Mexico, you must meet the requirements of the National Department of Health, Food Safety and Food Quality, SENASICA. The pet will be screened at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Offices (OISA) located at international airports, border crossings and international seaports.
The requirements are listed on the following website: Tu mascota viaja contigo .
Are there any tax limits on what I can bring to Mexico?
In Mexico, there are certain limits on what you can bring into the country for the purposes of tax exemption. For example, you can bring goods for personal use that will last for the duration of the trip and select quantities of items such as video cameras, sport equipment and toys. In addition, passengers arriving to Mexico by land can import up to $150 USD worth of additional merchandise. If arriving by air, passengers can import up to $500 USD worth of merchandise.
For more information, on what you can and can’t bring into Mexico, please visit this link: Welcome to Mexico .
What medicine can I take to Mexico?
Foreign nationals under medical treatment of controlled substances and psychotropic drugs in form of medicines must:
- Declare them upon entrance to customs, and present a medical prescription or a licence issued by competent authority.
- The prescription must contain name of the doctor authorising the prescription, his signature, contact details (telephone, address) and professional register.
- The medical prescription or licence must also state amount of the substance required by the patient during her or his stay in Mexico, the amount bringing into the country and the daily dose.
- The drugs must not exceed the amount required for your stay in the country.
- The prescription must be translated into Spanish by a certified translator (see NAATI).
I am a foreign national in Mexico and I need assistance from my country’s embassy. What embassies and consulates are there in Mexico?
To access an official list of embassies and consulates in Mexico, please consult this website: Misiones Extranjeras Acreditadas en México .
What is the emergency number in Mexico?
To access emergency services (police, medical and fire) in Mexico, dial 911.
Can I visit Mexico with a criminal record?
Mexican law permits immigration officials to refuse entry into Mexico if the passenger has been convicted or charged of a serious crime, such as manslaughter or terrorism. As in any other country, minor offenses usually don’t affect entry to Mexico. However, immigration officials will ultimately make the decision depending on the gravity of offences, which may result in refusal of entry or deportation.
México en Australia
Adelaide
Adelaide
La Popular Taqueria
At la popular taqueria we believe good food is the best foundation for happy life. We make our own tacos with love, and with produce from local suppliers using the best produce and meats that are free-range. We choose biodegradable packing because we believe we should all tread lightly on the earth. We are dedicated to creating a sustainable community.
Brisbane
Brisbane
La Patrona
We don't just make food – we’re inspired to create it! We want you to experience our flavours, our music and our traditions right in the heart of Brisbane.
Mestiza
Mestiza is born from the idea of bringing flavours from the other side to Australia. Ready to serve and elevate the taste of your home-made meals.
Papi´s Mexican Kitchen
Hola my beautiful people… Let me introduce myself. My name is Adan but people worldwide know me as Papi. I love food, art, travel and culture.
Canberra
Canberra
Jarochos
We are a family run Mexican food stand based in Canberra, ACT. Our goal is to share our love of real
Tacontento
Welcome to Tacontento, the home of authentic, irresistible Taquitos Dorados. We bring a treasured Mexican tradition to your plate, specializing in this unique and scrumptious culinary delight.
StreeTruck
We are Hospo enthusiast that would like to share the passion for food and cultural traditions through street food delights. Because we love Mexican street food, and we bet you’ll love it too!
Melbourne
Melbourne
Chilpa Highett
The Highett neighbourhood in Bayside Melbourne is home to Chilpa, our bright new sibling. We serve our authentic Mexican street food & tortillas fresh from the oven.
Kensington Eatery
Our iconic Eatery in Melbourne’s inner-city suburb of Kensington was where it all began. In 2013 we started serving our authentic Mexican street food & tortillas fresh from the oven.
Fiesta México
Our story begins with thousands of years of tradition, culture and flavors passed down to us to share with the rest of the world. Our learning began in the heart of Mexico City, a hub full of life for all regions of the country to exchange and enjoy vibrant food.
Hacienda
Hacienda is brash, loud, bold and fun, hands down the best Mexican. We are going to set the bar for Mexican hospitality, in Melbourne.
Perth
Perth
El Público
Is one of Perth’s favourite Mexican restaurants and ever-popular dining hotspots, bringing both modern and traditional Mexican cocina to Perth since 2012.
Malena’s Kitchen
Malena’s Kitchen is the vision of Yohaira, to add some of the dishes from her childhood in Mexico, to the Perth food collage.
Sydney
Sydney
La tamalería
In the store, I try to ensure I keep all the essentials for Mexican cuisine, especially those that can be hard to find elsewhere.
Maiz Mexican Street Food
Maíz, the word for corn in Spanish, is the backbone of the Mexican food scene. Maíz Mexican Street Food is a food and beverage concept that celebrates and integrates a wide range of corn preparations to bring you an authentic and unique dining experience.
Verbena Pastry
Mexican inspired home-made pastry
El Chiva Mexican Seafood
El Chiva is an authentic Mexican seafood delivery business that delivers fresh Mexican ceviche and aguachiles across Sydney. It is a family owned business started and run by a Mexican couple who emigrated from Guadalajara to Sydney three years ago.
México Latte
Burst of authentic mexican flavours at the heart of Alexandria. Mexico Latte was born to provide families and friends with a place to come together and enjoy the real Mexican flavour.
Baja Seafood
Authentic Mexican Seafood
La Farmacia
Authentic Mexican cuisine specialising in Tacos from Guadalajara. Al pastor, lamb barbaco, carne asada, pork belly chicharron, mushroom and more.
Pancho Bakery
We are a Mexican born family based in Sydney. We are very close to our traditions and since we are so far away from home we want to share with you a sweet - perfect bite from our land to enjoy in family.
Keskipan
Keski Pan is the first one to specialise in Mexican Style Bakery, Patisserie and Sweet side of Mexican Food in Sydney and we have been showcasing our products and flavours at the best markets, festivals & events since 2013!
Olotl
Born and raised in Mexico, we were immersed in the rich culinary traditions of our homeland from an early age. Our menu offerings range from classic favourites, to elevated interpretations of regional specialties that showcase the depth and complexity of Mexican flavours. We are passionate advocates for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Mexican cuisine.
Imported Mexican Foods
Imported Mexican Foods fue fundada por Ángel Granados en Sídney NSW hace más de 25 años. Empezó importando un solo producto para satisfacer las necesidades de sus compatriotas latinoamericanos, pero el negocio ha crecido hasta abarcar más de 200 productos diferentes de México, Estados Unidos, Canadá, Centroamérica y Sudamérica.
Alimentos y Bebidas
Alimentos y Bebidas
Aztec Mexican Products
is an Australian leader in Mexican Food Products supplier and distributor to the Restaurants and Wholesale Food Industries.
El Cielo - The true taste of Mexico
was established in 2012, after three Mexican friends, passionate about their food and culture, could not find authentic ingredients to prepare the beloved dishes they missed from back home.
FTA Food Solutions.
is a major supply-chain solutions based importer and distributor of food products for the Australian, New Zealand and export markets.
Latin Deli Pty Ltd
Latin Deli was founded in 2005 by Ben Ayala, a Venezuelan entrepreneur with a great passion for Latin food who became a pioneer importer of Latin products in Australia and New Zealand.
La Tortillería
It’s a story about passion, traditions, full stomachs & al pastor tacos. It’s about a Mexican muchacho and an Aussie chica, whose passion for real Mexican food led them to pioneer an authentic traditional tortilleria & street eatery in Australia.
Mexican Cellars
It was a sunny autumn afternoon in 2016 when, after riding their motorbikes through the Sydney Royal National Park, two Mexican friends (lets call them.. Jorge and Juan because... that's their actual names...) stopped for lunch and refreshments at a garden bar in Scarborough, NSW.
Agaveria
We are two Mexicans, Luis and Jorge; we both fell in love with Agave Spirits many years ago but it wasn't until the last 10 years that we truly understood the connection to the land, people and traditions of our country.
Poblano Mexican
At Poblano we are truly passionate about Mexican food and about providing Mexican groceries to the Australian market. Authentic Mexican food is trendy and Poblano is proud to sell the right ingredients to prepare traditional Mexican food at home.
Pennisi Cuisine Distributors
Your international food shop. We specialise in Latin American, Italian, Spanish and other European cuisine
Scalzo Foods Industries
Is a privately owned, board run business that began operations in 1977. Our capabilities in ingredient supply, as partners to retailers and manufacturing expertise have fuelled our development. We’re an agile, growth orientated business that focuses on innovation and adding value to drive mutually beneficial partnerships.
Turners International Marketing
Since 1885, no less than six generations of the Turner family have continued an unbroken involvement in New Zealand's produce industry.
Mexico in Store
We are a couple of born and bred mexicans who decided to migrate to Australia some years ago. We decided to celebrate the mexican culture by sharing authentic products and at the same time support indigenous communities in Mexico.
Primebridge
Primebridge was born out of the idea of promoting high quality Mexican products through a consistent and solid supply chain in Australia.
Artesanías
Artesanías
Magenta Market
The company was created to promote products of the highest quality with 100% Mexican made products, with exclusive designs where the craftsperson's good taste dominates. Magenta Market ensures each product selected has the highest quality standard. Some of our products are handmade and unique as there is no machinery used.
Mexiluna/Rústico mexicano.
Shortly after arriving from Mexico in 1989, Edith and Geoff Hartney established their fledging importing business. Wholesale Mexican Handcraft now has a wide and varied clientele covering Australia, New Zealand and many Pacific Islands.
MEXYCO
Emerges from the love of our culture, people and traditions. To share Mexico’s rich and vibrant culture, MEXYCO has formed a collective of Mexican artisans who create unique and exclusive pieces with contemporary designs and the finest materials.
Viva La Calavera
The world of VIVA LA CALAVERA floats between meaningful stories, heritage traditions, symbolism, life and death, pop art and a bit of kitsch. This is why our collections are not simply something to possess, it is something to live and be inspired by.
MexiLove
Mexilove source only the best traditional handcrafts - handmade by Mexican Artisans. We have colourful products which make a unique and recognisable statement.
