Record FDI Inflows:
- Mexico attracted a record US $34.27 billion in FDI in the first half of 2025, marking the strongest half-year performance to date.

New Manufacturing & Expansion Projects:
- Recent nearshoring projects include investments from Unilever, Bosch, Toyota, Schneider Electric, Citic Dicastal, Solarever Group, Siemens, and NIDEC with expansions or new plants in Nuevo León, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas.

FibraNova continues BTS industrial developments in Ciudad Juárez, while Makino has opened an innovation center in Querétaro.
 
Sectors & Regions Leading FDI:
- Automotive sector tops nearshoring investments at $27.4B (35%), followed by energy ($19.7B), real estate ($10.5B), and technology ($5.8B).

- Hotspots for new plants and expansions include the north (Nuevo León, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Tamaulipas), the Bajío region (Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí), and Jalisco very diversified consistent with nearshoring, logistics, technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages. and supplier clusters.

Government Policy & Incentives:
- The federal government’s PlanMexico includes tax incentives for new investments:
- Immediate asset depreciation for investments made between January 22, 2025, and September 30, 2030.

- Tax benefits and simplified procedures for firms investing in 15 designated “well-being hubs” (industrial clusters) across Mexico.

- The National Electric System Expansion Plan was announced to bolster infrastructure for new industrial parks, notably supporting large-scale FDI and nearshoring investments.

Nearshoring Developments:
Despite some investment withdrawals from major automotive firms (e.g., Tesla, BYD, Changan), Mexico remains a leading destination for nearshoring in the Americas.

- Key advantages: proximity to the U.S., improved logistics, expanding e-commerce, and governmental sector-focused incentives

Industrialrealestate companies continue rapid expansion to accommodate demand for warehousing and manufacturing from incoming nearshoring projects.

Professional Insights

The FDI landscape in Mexico continues to surge, underpinned by policies favoring new industrial investment and a government-driven push to leverage the nearshoring trend.

Manufacturing—especially auto, logistics, tech, and consumer goods—remains the flagship for new projects, with Nuevo León, Jalisco and the Bajío leading in siteselection.

- Major brands and suppliers are expanding both production and innovation footprints, signaling long-term confidence despite global trade headwinds.

- Policy support, infrastructure upgrades, and streamlined incentives under Plan México are crowding in new FDI, with a focus on sectoral industrial clusters and regional hubs.
- Nearshoring fundamentals remain intact, and the market expects further project rounds as new incentives activate and recent policy changes take effect.

🔎🌎 Looking Ahead

Mexico's industrial landscape is poised for continued growth, driven by nearshoring trends and strategic advantages in manufacturing. The country's resilience in navigating global trade challenges, coupled with significant infrastructure investments, suggests a promising future for investors and businesses alike.

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