Mexico Attracts US$41 Billion in FDI

Mexico set a new record for foreign direct investment (FDI), approaching US$41 billion in the 4Q25, as exports continue to expand. The country was also confirmed as host of the 2028 APEC Leaders’ Summit, signaling strong global confidence in its economy, Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced.

“Compared to 2024, this represents a 15% increase. Many had expected little to no growth, so the pace of foreign investment shows that investors worldwide are choosing Mexico at a higher rate than we had anticipated,” he said. 

Ebrard noted that new investments are driving the fastest growth in FDI, rising from US$2 billion to about US$6.5 billion this quarter, reflecting an injection of fresh capital rather than reinvestments. He also emphasized that Mexican exports are continuing to expand despite global pressures, including the imposition of new tariffs in some markets. “Many anticipated challenges under these conditions, but our exports are still rising,” he said.

Ebrard additionally confirmed that Mexico will host the APEC Leaders’ Summit in 2028. He highlighted that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum accounts for 61% of global GDP and includes major economies such as the United States, China, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Peru, and Mexico. “APEC is one of the world’s leading economic platforms. Hosting the summit not only demonstrates diversification and strengthens Mexico’s presence across the Americas and Asia, but also reflects international confidence, respect, and recognition of Mexico’s achievements,” he added.

New Investments: Public and Private
The Mexican government previously launched a US$298 billion investment portfolio covering 1,937 registered projects across all 32 states. Ebrard outlined three main objectives for the portfolio: identifying high-impact investment opportunities to create jobs and boost economic growth, determining the requirements to make these projects viable, and coordinating across government agencies to remove obstacles and facilitate execution.

Private investment is also playing a key role. Grupo Modelo announced over US$3.6 billion in funding between 2025 and 2027 to modernize breweries, improve water efficiency, strengthen the national supply chain, and advance sustainability through returnable packaging, recycling initiatives, and upgrades to more than 300,000 retail stores. Raúl Escalante, the company’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs, noted that the investment aligns closely with the federal government’s Plan Mexico, which promotes economic development with a strong focus on social equity and sustainability.

In addition, Fibra Uno (FUNO), the largest real estate investment trust in Mexico and Latin America, recently announced at FUNO Day 2025 in New York that it plans to invest MX$10 billion (US$538.4 million) annually over the next five years. The MX$50 billion (US$2.6 billion) program aims to reinforce its industrial, retail, and office portfolios amid strong domestic consumption, rising 3PL demand, and continued e-commerce growth.

Mexico’s FDI in 2024
Mexico’s strong performance in 2025 builds on its 2024 results, when the country maintained its position as a top destination for foreign investment, attracting US$37 billion and ranking 11th globally, according to UNCTAD. Growth was led by manufacturing and logistics, highlighting resilience amid a weakening global FDI landscape. Developing economies like Mexico accounted for 57% of total global inflows, reflecting stability in the face of economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and geopolitical risks.

While global FDI fell 11% to US$1.53 trillion, Mexico’s investment growth remained steady, slightly up from US$36 billion in 2023. Export-oriented sectors continued to perform strongly, reinforcing investor confidence despite global trade pressures, including the imposition of new tariffs in key markets.