Industrial parks raise US$1.1 billion by the end of June

During the second quarter of 2026, Mexico’s automotive sector saw more moderate activity compared to the previous year, although it continued to undertake significant projects to strengthen the country’s industrial infrastructure.

In the first half of 2026, the sector totaled 10 projects, representing an investment of US$1.1 billion, though this represented a 29.9% decrease compared to the same period the previous year. Despite this, industrial infrastructure remains one of the pillars for establishing new manufacturing and logistics operations, particularly those related to electromobility and the expansion of Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.

Notable among these cumulative figures is a multi-entity project worth US$500 million, in addition to a US$350 million investment in Michoacan; Baja California accounted for two projects totaling US$90 million, while San Luis Potosi recorded US$56.5 million, making it the only state in the segment to report 100 jobs. Nuevo Leon totaled US$46.6 million, followed by Jalisco with US$23 million, Hidalgo with US$17.6 million, Colima with US$17.2 million, and the State of Mexico with US$16 million.

Second-quarter results show a slowdown in investment in industrial parks and infrastructure; however, this trend does not alter the strategic role this segment plays within the automotive supply chain.

With an increasingly integrated supply chain and greater demands for advanced manufacturing, the availability of industrial infrastructure will continue to be a key factor in Mexico’s competitiveness as an automotive investment destination over the coming quarters.