Mexico vs Pakistan: Solar Import Comparison 2026
Compare every aspect of importing solar panels to Mexico and Pakistan β tariffs, certifications, logistics, and market dynamics side by side.
Both Mexico and Pakistan offer distinct import dynamics. Review the metrics below to pick the right sourcing strategy for your project.
| Metric | π Mexico North America | π Pakistan Asia |
|---|---|---|
| Import Duty | 0% (duty-free for solar modules under PROSEC) | 0% on solar panels (duty-free import since 2014) |
| Anti-Dumping | None | None |
| VAT / Sales Tax | 16% IVA | 18% Sales Tax |
| CBAM Applicable | β No | β No |
| Main Ports | Manzanillo (Pacific), LΓ‘zaro CΓ‘rdenas, Veracruz (Atlantic), Altamira | Karachi, Port Qasim |
| Typical Lead Time | 22-28 days sea freight Pacific route from Shanghai | 20-28 days sea freight from Shanghai |
| Preferred Incoterms | CIF Manzanillo, DDP Monterrey (for nearshoring projects) | CIF Karachi |
| Top Brands | JinkoSolar, LONGi, Canadian Solar, Trina Solar, JA Solar | JinkoSolar, LONGi, Canadian Solar, Trina Solar, JA Solar |
| Popular Wattage | 540-580W bifacial (C&I dominant), 450-550W (distributed generation) | 540-580W bifacial (industrial), 540-580W (residential β unusual for the market) |
| Q1 2026 Landed Price | Landed CIF Manzanillo TOPCon 560W: ~$0.10-0.11/W. Nearshoring boosts industrial rooftop demand. | Landed CIF Karachi TOPCon 580W: ~$0.088-0.095/W. 2024-25 import wave driving aggressive pricing. |
Regulatory Notes
π Mexico
Nearshoring boom: US companies relocating manufacturing β huge industrial rooftop solar demand. CFE grid capacity auctions resumed. UL certification preferred (easier for cross-border projects).
π Pakistan
Explosive growth: 16 GW imported in a single year (2024). Grid instability + low panel prices = home/industrial rooftop boom. Net metering stable. Payment terms: LC preferred (sight/usance), TT second option.
JUST SOLAR β Mexico Delivery
JUST SOLAR ships via Manzanillo with UL-certified modules β ideal for US-Mexico border industrial projects.
JUST SOLAR β Pakistan Delivery
JUST SOLAR accepts LC Pakistan + ships to Karachi monthly. Bifacial 580W stock for industrial rooftops.
π Sourcing to both markets?
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