MUNDI Highlights the Competitiveness of the Mexican Aerospace Industry
The Mexican aerospace industry is reaching a historic milestone: the country has established itself as the world’s fourth-largest aerospace exporter, with exports estimated to exceed US$13.6 million, setting a new record.
However, behind these numbers lies a reality that is rarely analyzed: the specialized suppliers that sustain this value chain face long production cycles, demanding certification standards, and extended payment cycles, all of which rely on specialized financing to maintain competitiveness, according to MUNDI, a financing services company specializing in international trade.
The Mexican aerospace industry is valued at nearly US$8.8 billion, and is projected to exceed US$12 billion in the coming years. It comprises nearly 400 active companies spread across 19 states, with five strategic clusters in the states of Querétaro, Chihuahua, Baja California, Sonora, and Nuevo León, employing more than 60,000 people in fields such as advanced manufacturing, structural assembly, engineering design, and functional testing.
In addition, manufacturing accounts for 79% of the sector’s revenue and 80% of Mexico’s aerospace exports to the United States, confirming Mexico’s deep integration into the North American supply chain under the USMCA.
"The Mexican aerospace industry exports more than just components; it exports precision, reliability, and decades of accumulated technical expertise. Working with aerospace suppliers has taught us that in this industry, precision cannot be compromised—neither in manufacturing nor in finance. At MUNDI, we support these companies so that specialized financing becomes an ally that enables them to grow, rather than a bottleneck that holds them back," said Carlos Missirian, VP of Business Development at MUNDI.
On the other hand, in the northwestern part of the country, the Mexicali-Calexico corridor is also establishing itself as a strategic binational hub for aerospace manufacturing. The aerospace industry faces an opportunity in the current international trade landscape, including the revision of the USMCA, the restructuring of global supply chains, and OEMs’ growing interest in regionalizing their supply chains, making Mexico a prime destination for high-value aerospace manufacturing.
Mexico has been developing its aerospace industry for decades and is now competing at the highest levels of global trade, while also seeking to consolidate its position as a precision manufacturing hub for North America.
