The first quarter concentrates the most important mass-consumption, durables and services fairs on the Mexican commercial calendar. ANTAD Expo in Guadalajara (March), Expo Ferretera in Mexico City (usually January), Tianguis Turístico in rotating venues (February–March), ABF Expo, Expo Eléctrica, the National Hardware Expo, Expo Medallas and the first edition of the year of The Fancy Food Show Mexico are the platforms where Mexican SMEs present their catalogue, close orders with wholesalers, add points of sale and open new regional markets. At Corp-Merch.MX we produce the complete booth merchandising chain: booth-staff t-shirt, visitor courtesy gifts, POP material, credentials, banners and everything the SME needs for a professional presence at the fair. CFDI 4.0 invoicing with 16% VAT, deductible as Marketing or Advertising.
Combed-cotton polo with embroidered logo, casual t-shirt with silkscreened logo, dress shirt for commercial executives, dress trousers or skirt, colour-coded credential by role (salesperson, supervisor, manager), apron with pocket if the SME sells food. Curation between MXN 280 and 850 per person. For SMEs with 10 to 50 booth-staff members we run staggered production with inventory control by venue and by fair. CFDI 4.0, 16% VAT, deductible as Marketing.
Ceramic mug with logo and SME slogan, laser-engraved stainless-steel thermos, A5 notebook with elastic band plus metal roller pen, cotton-canvas tote bag with silkscreen, magnet and decal set, product samples where applicable, card with QR linking to the digital catalogue. Curation between MXN 45 and 380 per gift depending on sector. For SMEs delivering 500 to 5,000 gifts per fair we run staggered production with accessible MOQ and volume discount. CFDI 4.0, 16% VAT, deductible as Advertising.
Retractable banner with logo and SME message, table-top display with catalogue, customised tablecloth for the booth table, signage with QR codes to resources (catalogue, video, contact), technical brochure in trifold or booklet format, premium business card on card stock with hot stamping, high-value gift for leads who complete the booth registration. Curation between MXN 1,400 and 4,800 per SME exhibitor. For SMEs that want to turn the booth into a brand experience this material communicates professionalism and supports lead capture. CFDI 4.0, 16% VAT.
Rigid cardboard box personalised with the SME logo, gourmet basket with Mexican product (wine, tequila, mezcal, chocolate), engraved metal roller pen, A5 faux-leather notebook, card with the CEO's message. Curation between MXN 680 and 2,400 per top customer. For SMEs that want to reward the wholesalers, distributors or customers who closed significant orders during the fair this box converts the buyer into a long-term partner. CFDI 4.0, 16% VAT, deductible as Commercial Relations.
The Mexican Q1 concentrates three fair windows: the last week of January (Expo Ferretera and winter-season fairs), the last week of February (Tianguis Turístico and regional fairs), and the last week of March (ANTAD Expo in Guadalajara, the most important mass-consumption fair in the country). The production window closes between 15 November and 31 December of the previous year for pieces delivered in January, and between 15 December and 31 January for pieces delivered in February–March. For SMEs with short planning windows we run an express run of 14–21 business days at an 18%–25% surcharge for the rush.
At Corp-Merch.MX we coordinate the trade-show merch production with timelines that consider the fair date, the booth-staff count, the cities where the SME exhibits, early delivery to the venue or the SME's home, and coordination with the fair organiser. We operate in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Querétaro, Mérida, Puebla, León and Tijuana, with delivery to the fair venue (Expo Guadalajara, Centro Citibanamex, Centro Banamex, Cintermex, WTC) or the SME's address. For SME exhibitors with a US base under USMCA we handle international shipping through the client's customs broker. For SMEs running anIMMEX programme in the northern border (particularly in hardware, manufacturing and logistics sectors) we handle deduction when the merchandise ties to plant operation. Invoicing is issued with CFDI 4.0 and 16% VAT, with USD invoicing at the Banco de México daily rate for SMEs with foreign clients.
Curation depends on the SME sector and the visitor type attending the fair. For mass-consumption SMEs (food, beverages, cosmetics, cleaning) exhibiting at ANTAD and regional fairs we deliver gifts with the SME's own product and accessible curation: product sample, mug, thermos, tote bag. For durables SMEs (hardware, appliances, tools) exhibiting at Expo Ferretera and industrial fairs we deliver gifts with robust curation: pocket tool, USB with catalogue, field notebook. For services SMEs (tourism, hospitality, restaurants) exhibiting at Tianguis Turístico and services fairs we deliver gifts with Mexican product and premium curation: wine, tequila, mezcal, artisanal chocolate. Final decision closes between 15 November and 15 January depending on target fair date.
The process kicks off with a working session with the SME Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales and Procurement team, where we define the fair type, the expected visitor count, the booth-staff count, the per-gift and per-person budget, the production timeline and the logo-personalisation level. Final curation closes between 30 November and 31 December for pieces delivered in January, and between 31 December and 31 January for pieces delivered in February–March. For SMEs with limited budget we run pre-designed packages with accessible MOQ and pre-payment discount. Invoicing is issued with CFDI 4.0 and 16% VAT, deductible as Marketing, Advertising or Commercial Relations depending on the destination.
If your SME is preparing its presence at ANTAD Expo, Expo Ferretera, Tianguis Turístico or any Q1 fair — booth-staff merch, visitor courtesy gifts, POP material and signage, top-customer recognition — send us your brief with fair name, target dates, booth-staff and visitor counts, and MXN or USD budget. We deliver per-piece quotation with curation options, production timelines and delivery logistics to the venue. We operate in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancún, Mérida, Tijuana, León, Querétaro and Puebla. CFDI 4.0 invoicing with 16% VAT, deductible as Marketing, Advertising or Commercial Relations.
Corp-Merch.MX is a Mexican company specialised in producing fair and trade-show merchandise for SMEs and mid-sized corporates in Mexico. We work as an independent supplier to the exhibitor, we are not an official partner or sponsor of any business chamber, trade association or public body. Invoicing is issued in strict compliance with Mexican tax rules (CFDI 4.0, 16% VAT) and deductibility is supported per the destination of the spend, with coverage for SMEs runningIMMEX programmes and USMCA operations when the merchandise crosses the border.