Jalisco Posts Record Exports in 3Q25 Driven by Electronics

Jalisco posted a historic surge in exports during 3Q25, reaching US$13.84 billion, fueled largely by the electronics and high-technology industries, according to official data by INEGI. Exports jumped 89.1% year over year in the July–September period, far outpacing the national growth rate of 9.2%. From January through September, Jalisco accumulated US$32.55 billion in exports, a 52.3% increase compared with a 6.1% rise nationwide.

The performance reaffirmed Jalisco’s position as Mexico’s leading non-border exporting state and the country’s fifth-largest exporter overall. Governor Pablo Lemus attributed the strong results to an economic strategy focused on providing certainty and competitiveness for domestic and foreign investors. He said the state’s export-driven economy supports roughly 230,000 jobs and continues to expand at a pace well above the national average.

“We have been working to attract more investment to Jalisco, and the numbers show that we are growing much faster than the country as a whole,” Lemus said, highlighting the importance of trade with the United States, Jalisco’s main export destination.

Mauro Garza, Jalisco’s Strategic Coordinator for Economic Development and Growth, said the export surge reflects the state’s consolidation as a key development hub. He noted that the electronics and high-technology sectors generated close to US$10 billion in export revenue during 3Q25 alone.

High-technology exports rose 174% year over year, while the plastics and rubber industry grew 30% and the food industry posted a 6% increase, Garza Marín said. He added that Jalisco leads the country in innovation, patent generation and new company registrations with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

Cindy Blanco, Jalisco’s Minister of Economic Development (SEDECO), said the electronics sector accounted for 72% of the state’s total exports in 3Q25, underscoring its central role in the region’s economic growth. “The accumulated export value in 3Q25 was historic for Jalisco. We broke records, exceeding even the total exports registered at the close of 2024,” Blanco said. She added that Jalisco has remained the country’s top non-border exporter for a third consecutive quarter and is narrowing the gap with border states such as Baja California and Nuevo Leon.

State officials also highlighted Jalisco’s role in global value chains and its growing international profile. To support export-oriented businesses, SEDECO allocated MX$8.9 million in incentives aimed at strengthening MSMEs seeking access to international markets.

From the private sector, Guillermo del Río, President, INDEX Occidente, said export growth accelerated steadily throughout 2025, with a turning point in 3Q25, when exports surpassed US$10 billion in a single quarter for the first time. By comparison, quarterly exports averaged about US$3.6 billion a year earlier.

Authorities said the results stem from coordinated efforts between the state government, private sector, academia and industry. Jalisco is also pursuing market diversification and maintaining a permanent tariff task force backed by a technical document containing more than 230 proposals aimed at strengthening foreign trade and sustaining long-term export growth.