Aguascalientes Closes 2025 With Over MX$15 Billion in Investment

Aguascalientes closed 2025 with 29 new investment projects totaling more than MX$15 billion (US$885 million) and the creation of 7,417 direct jobs, underscoring continued confidence from both domestic and international companies.

According to the white paper, Mapping of the Automotive Industry in Aguascalientes 2025, published by Cluster Industrial B2B, the automotive sector accounts for 36.7% of the state’s GDP and 85% of its total export value. The industry generates more than 159,000 direct and indirect jobs, highlighting the deep integration of manufacturing into the local economy.

Investments during the year were distributed across strategic sectors including automotive, technology, agribusiness, energy and commerce. State officials said this diversification has strengthened Aguascalientes’ industrial and logistics ecosystem, making it more competitive and resilient amid shifting global economic conditions.

The arrival of new projects has not only boosted formal employment but also supported the development of value chains, expanded opportunities for local suppliers and opened new growth paths for SMEs, contributing to a broader regional economic impact.

Within the automotive sector specifically, Aguascalientes ranked as the country’s fifth-largest recipient of automotive investment from January through September 2025. Data compiled by Cluster Industrial B2B show the state attracted US$211.21 million in direct automotive investment, along with an additional US$157.95 million earmarked for industrial park development.

With these results, Aguascalientes has reinforced its position as an attractive destination for investment, supported by a skilled workforce, modern infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment that continues to position the state as one of Mexico’s most solid economic engines.

Mexico Attracts US$672.4 Million in 3Q25 Automotive Investment 

MBN reported that Mexico recorded US$672.49 million in automotive investment in 3Q25, distributed across 45 confirmed projects in parts and OEM operations. The quarter was characterized by activity in electronics, lighting, electrification components, wiring systems, and precision structures. According to the source document, investments were concentrated in Queretaro, Nuevo Leon, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Durango, and San Luis Potosi.

These projects represent the top 10 automotive and OEM investments of 3Q25 by reported capital:

The quarter’s largest project came from LG in Queretaro, which committed US$190.6 million to a plant producing cameras, LEDs, motors, and specialized automotive components. The company said the facility will create 630 jobs and aims “to double the workforce in a subsequent phase.” LG added that the plant will function as a regional center for electronic component production.

Two companies tied for the second-largest investment. Mubea allocated US$60 million for an 18,000-m² plant in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, dedicated to precision steel tubes. The company said the site will employ 150 workers and projected annual output of 36,000t for domestic and international automakers.

Xiamen Intretech confirmed an additional US$60 million for an expansion in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, focused on rearview mirrors, IoT devices, and navigation systems. The company stated that its 44,000-m² facility will generate 2,000 jobs, describing it as “one of the most labor-intensive operational expansions of the year.”

In third place, UTAS-NOVA Automotive Lighting Systems announced US$50.64 million for a 65,000-m² plant in Aguascalientes dedicated to exterior automotive lighting systems. The company reported the creation of 250 jobs and annual production capacity of 6 million lighting units.

The fourth-largest investment came from Kyungshin Cable in Gomez Palacio, Durango, which committed US$50 million to a 33,250-m² plant for battery module assemblies for electric vehicles, adding 1,000 jobs.

In fifth place, Bayon Precision Automotive confirmed US$28 million in San Luis Potosi for aluminum die-casting components for electromobility applications. Sixth place went to Sinbon Electronics, also in San Luis Potosi, which allocated US$27 million for a 15,000-m² plant producing harnesses and connectors, generating 700 jobs.