Mexico Adds 103 Industrial Parks, Boosts Investment Attraction

Mexico is expanding its industrial park network, solidifying its position as a top destination for advanced manufacturing in North America. Claudia Esteves, CEO, Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks (AMPIP), said 103 new industrial parks are currently under construction, adding to the 477 already in operation across the country.

“Ninety-eight percent of manufacturing exports come from states with the highest concentration of industrial parks, highlighting their strategic role in Mexico’s economy and integration into global value chains,” said Esteves. 

The new infrastructure is expected to accommodate over 1,000 advanced manufacturing companies in light industry sectors such as electronics, auto parts, plastics, medical devices, and consumer goods.

Of the companies operating in Mexico’s industrial parks, 44% are from the United States, 29% are Mexican, and the remainder come from countries including Japan, Korea, Germany, and Italy. “Italian companies, for example, primarily serve the domestic market, with operations in sectors like automotive, tires, and food,” Esteves noted.

The sector’s growth presents new challenges related to the availability of fully equipped industrial space. “The current challenge is not land itself, but ensuring the space has all essential services, energy, water, natural gas, telecommunications, both inside the park and externally,” she said. 

Esteves emphasized the need for coordination among developers, local authorities, and service providers to make new parks ready for foreign investment without delays. At the Made in Italy event of the Italian Embassy in Mexico, Esteves discussed energy supply as a pillar of industrial competitiveness. She highlighted that under the new Electricity Sector Law, industrial parks have different supply options available.

“The energy demand of the 477 operational parks exceeds 13,000GW, while the 103 under construction will require an additional 2.3GW,” she said. “This means part of the supply must come from CFE under its basic scheme, but current legislation allows alternatives like distributed generation, self-consumption, and energy storage, essential for a reliable and continuous supply.”

With this expansion, Mexico strengthens its role in nearshoring and provides a robust platform for companies seeking to bring production closer to the North American market. Industrial parks have become essential for attracting investment, promoting sustainability, and generating jobs in regions with high development potential.

“We are experiencing a decisive moment for Mexican industry. Industrial parks are not just factories; they are ecosystems driving innovation, employment, and competitiveness,” Esteves concluded.