Insights & Analysis

Mexico's 9.3 million manufacturing workers, IMMEX infrastructure, and young median workforce age of 29.6 create a compelling foundation for foreign manufacturers — but regional talent gaps, rising wages, and compliance complexity demand strategic planning beyond simple cost comparisons.

Chihuahua holds 47.91% of Mexico's aerostructures production and captured nearly 20% of national aerospace FDI in Q1 2024, making it the country's most concentrated aerospace manufacturing hub. With the sector projected to reach $22.7 billion by 2029, this data-driven analysis examines what the numbers mean for foreign manufacturers evaluating...

Mexico's technical textiles market reached $4.3 billion in 2024, growing at 4.6% annually. With US tariffs on Chinese textiles at 145% and USMCA yarn-forward rules offering 0% access, Mexico is the leading nearshoring platform for industrial textile production.

México's IVA/IEPS certification provides a 100% tax credit on the 16% VAT for temporary imports — the fiscal mechanism behind 97% of all temporary import value in the country. With only 3,136 companies certified as of October 2025 and SAT enforcement at record levels, understanding this certification is critical for manufacturers.

México's IMMEX program supports 6,512 establishments and over 3.15 million workers, generating 80% of manufacturing exports. This guide covers the program's mechanics, five operating modalities, recent regulatory changes, and what foreign manufacturers need to know about IMMEX in 2026

Chihuahua holds 25% of Mexico's aerospace factories, 45+ companies, and 20,000 aerospace workers. Here's why Bell, Honeywell, and Safran chose this city for production-scale operations.