Jalisco Posts Export Surge

Jalisco strengthened its position as one of Mexico’s leading economic engines after posting an annual export growth of 89.1% in the 3Q25, far outpacing the national average of 9.2%, state officials said. International shipments totaled US$13.84 billion, making Jalisco the top non-border exporting state and the fifth-largest exporter nationwide, according to official data.

The export surge was largely driven by Jalisco’s manufacturing sector, particularly high-technology and electronics, which accounted for 72% of total exports. The subsector covering computer equipment, communications and electronic components manufacturing reached US$10.03 billion, posting an annual growth rate of 174% and reinforcing Jalisco’s role as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing.

“This reflects what the high-technology sector represents, with annual growth of 174%,” said Mauro Garza, Jalisco’s Strategic Coordinator for Economic Development and Growth. Other industrial segments also posted gains, including the plastics and rubber industry, which grew 30%, and the food industry, which maintained an upward trend of 6%, underscoring a diversification strategy that strengthens local value chains.

State authorities attributed the export performance to an economic policy focused on certainty, competitiveness and investment attraction, both domestic and foreign. Jalisco’s export-oriented industries currently generate around 230,000 jobs, highlighting their direct contribution to the state’s industrial and social development. “We have been working to bring many other investments to Jalisco and, fortunately, the numbers show it. We are growing much faster than the country,” said Governor Pablo Lemus.

The United States remains Jalisco’s main trading partner, while market diversification efforts continue to expand the state’s participation in global supply chains.

“For the first time, we surpassed US$10 billion in a single quarter. Compared to a year earlier, we tripled our exports: from around US$3.6 billion to US$10 billion,” said Guillermo del Río, President, INDEX Occidente, the regional manufacturing export association.

Beyond exports, Jalisco also ranks among Mexico’s leaders in innovation, patent generation and new business creation, strengthening its industrial ecosystem. Authorities highlighted coordinated efforts between government, the private sector, academia and industry as key to consolidating a long-term strategy for foreign trade and manufacturing.

With initiatives that include a permanent tariff task force, incentives for export-oriented SMEs, and a technical agenda with more than 230 proposals, Jalisco is positioning itself as a national benchmark for technological manufacturing, foreign trade and economic development.

Beyond Jalisco, MBN reported that Mexico remained the United States’ largest export market for the fourth consecutive month and has also consolidated its position as the top source of US imports since 2023, reflecting the strength and resilience of regional supply chains. Canada and Mexico together absorbed more than 29% of total US goods exports between January and October 2025, underscoring the growing depth of North American economic integration, according to data released by the US Department of Commerce.

US exports to Mexico represented approximately 15.45% of the total during the period, while shipments to Canada accounted for about 14.49%. The figures highlight the expanding productive integration across North America, driven by key sectors such as machinery and equipment, vehicles and auto parts, electronics, medical devices, steel, energy, and a broad range of agricultural products. Together, these industries reinforce North America’s global competitiveness and emphasize Mexico’s strategic role in supplying US industrial demand.

Agricultural Trade Strengthens Regional Food Security

Agricultural trade between Mexico and the United States has expanded significantly over three decades of economic integration and trade liberalization. From January to October 2025, Mexico emerged as the leading agricultural supplier to the United States and the second-largest global destination for US agricultural exports.

Mexico and the United States have developed a complementary agricultural partnership that supports regional food security. Mexico has positioned itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality food products in large volumes, including avocados, berries, beer, tomatoes,and limes. At the same time, Mexico is a major buyer of US agricultural exports such as pork, poultry and beef, dairy products, apples and pears, corn, wheat, legumes, and rice, making it a key economic partner for farmers across multiple US states.

Mexico Leads Latin America in High Tech Manufacturing Exports 

MBN, also reported that Mexico ranked among the world’s Top 10 exporting nations in 2024 after recording US$617 billion in total exports, cementing its position as Latin America’s leading exporter of high-technology manufactured goods, according to data from the World Trade Organization.

Mexico’s export performance is underpinned by structural advantages, including deep integration into North American supply chains, geographic proximity to the United States and Canada, and preferential access under USMCA. Economists also point to competitive production costs, strong logistics infrastructure and a growing pool of specialized talent as key factors supporting sustained export growth in the coming years.

The global market for high-technology manufactured goods has expanded rapidly over the past two decades. According to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the value of global high-tech trade rose from US$2.4 trillion in 2005 to nearly US$6.6 trillion in 2024, growing at an average annual rate of 4.7%, as detailed in its International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2025.

In 1H25, Mexico's high-tech exports to the United States reached a new peak, positioning the country as the leading supplier of these goods, surpassing both China and Taiwan, reported MBN. Mexican exports in this sector totaled US$66.6 billion from January to June, a leap over China's US$35.4 billion and Taiwan's US$62.6 billion. This surge represents 51% year-over-year growth, highlighting a strong expansion among major tech-exporting nations to the United States.

The shift in the supply chain is primarily attributed to a few key factors. Jean Lucca Aleskovich, CEO, Nvidioso Semiconductors, explained that this development has accelerated the nearshoring of critical manufacturing processes to Mexico. The combination of tariff advantages under USMCA and Mexico's geographical proximity to the United States has proven to be a powerful incentive. This strategic location not only reduces delivery times by 15-20% but also minimizes logistical and political risks often associated with supply chains in Asia. The USMCA's rules of origin are particularly beneficial, as they allow chips and other components packaged in Mexico to enter the US duty-free. This provides a cost advantage, helping companies avoid potential 100% tariffs that could apply to products from other regions.