Mexico is shaping up to be one of the main destinations for foreign investment in the coming years, with a projection of US$48 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by 2026. This expectation reflects the country's continued growth as an attractive industrial and business hub in Latin America.
The Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (COMCE) anticipates that this flow of capital will largely come from strategic sectors such as automotive, electronics and manufacturing, as well as from nearshoring.
According to COMCE projections, FDI will show a steady growth trend in the coming years:
- 2024: Mexico is estimated to receive around 38,411 MDD.
- 2025: Expectations rise to 39,324 MDD.
- 2026: The projected figure reaches 48,000 MDD, marking a significant increase compared to previous years.
One of the most outstanding trends is the change in the focus of foreign investments in Mexico. As of 2026, a greater inflow of new investments is expected, leaving behind the period in which reinvestment of profits predominated. This change will allow for the expansion of new plants, projects and production lines in various sectors.
The nearshoring boom has been one of the main catalysts for this growth. International companies seek to bring their operations closer to North America, taking advantage of Mexico's privileged geographic position, its network of trade agreements and its industrial infrastructure. This phenomenon has generated opportunities in sectors such as:
-Automotive and auto parts
- Electronics and technology
- Logistics and transportation
- Advanced manufacturing
Although approximately 380 investment announcements were registered in 2023, 6% of the capital corresponded to companies of Chinese origin. However, the installation of Chinese automotive assembly plants in the country has not yet materialized, which indicates an area of opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations and attract more investment from Asia.
The growth of FDI will contribute significantly to the generation of jobs and the development of infrastructure in various regions of the country. States such as Nuevo León, Querétaro, Guanajuato and Coahuila are emerging as the main recipients of this capital, consolidating themselves as key industrial centers.
This optimistic outlook not only reflects the confidence of foreign investors in Mexico, but also the country's efforts to strengthen its economy, improve its competitiveness and rectify itself as a manufacturing and exporting power on the global stage.