Mexico continues to see strong momentum in foreign direct investment (#FDI) inflows, new plant announcements, and major capital commitments, particularly in manufacturing and infrastructure. Sept 4, 2025

Investor Nationalities: #MexicoFDI
UnitedStates is the dominant FDI origin, contributing nearly 43% of total inflows; its investment increased by almost $1 billion year-over-year to $14.7 billion in the first half of 2025. Spain is the second largest, at 17.3% ($5.9 billion), rebounding strongly from a prior outflow. Other leading sources: Canada (5.1%, $1.75 billion), Japan (4.2%, $1.44 billion), and Germany (3.7%, $1.28 billion). The top five investor countries collectively account for 73.3% of all FDI.

Manufacturing Plant Openings and Expansions:
Bobcat has broken ground on a major new facility in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo León, aimed at expanding production of compact machinery; the plant is expected to be operational in 2026.

Unilever confirmed a new $400 million factory in Nuevo León focused on beauty and personal care, as part of a broader $1.5 billion investment plan for Mexico running through 2028.

Recent pharmaceutical investments include Carnot Laboratorios’ new plant in Hidalgo (₱3.5 billion/$185M) and large-scale reinvestment by Bayer, AstraZeneca, and others, supporting more than a dozen new and expanded life sciences facilities in 2025.

ENGEL opened a major new production facility in Querétaro, enhancing injection molding capacity and supporting faster delivery for the Americas market.

CFMOTO inaugurated a new factory in Apodaca, with a $46 million investment and 500 new jobs, expanding assembly and production capacity for motorsports vehicles.

Key Investment Sectors and Locations:
Manufacturing dominates FDI inflows, accounting for 36% of the total, but there are also strong commitments to food, chemical, agro-processing, and pharma sectors.
Jalisco, Baja California, Nuevo León, Puebla, and Hidalgo are hotspots for new plant and infrastructure developments.
The San José Chiapa industrial cluster in Puebla is receiving a $105 million investment aimed at generating over 5,000 jobs.

Government Policy Updates Affecting FDI:
The new federal administration under President Sheinbaum has reinforced incentives for #nearshoring and for strategic sectors including semiconductors, electromobility, and medical devices, boosting business confidence.

National policies prioritize trade openness and #supplychain integration with the U.S., while ongoing programs like “Plan México” are aimed at sustaining FDI inflows despite global uncertainty.

Authorities have unveiled major new industrial hubs and water infrastructure projects nationwide ($540 million for a new industrial hub and $5.6 billion for strategic water projects), reinforcing regional competitiveness.

🔎🌎 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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