Nuevo Leon Leads Mexico in Investment Announcements

Summary: Mexico attracted US$46.96 billion in announced investments during the first half of 2026, with Nuevo Leon leading all Mexican states by securing US$5.58 billion (12% of the national total) across advanced manufacturing, electromobility, technology, logistics and energy projects. The investment pipeline highlights Mexico’s continued strength as a North American manufacturing and nearshoring hub, with manufacturing remaining the primary investment driver while major logistics and energy projects expand the infrastructure needed to support regional supply chains and industrial growth.

Mexico attracted US$46.96 billion in announced investments during the first half of 2026, with Nuevo Leon accounting for US$5.58 billion, or nearly one out of every eight dollars announced nationwide, according to the Ministry of Economy. The figures position the northern state as Mexico’s leading destination for investment announcements, reinforcing its role as a manufacturing and industrial hub.

The announced projects in Nuevo Leon are expected to generate 6,120 jobs and span advanced manufacturing, electromobility, technology, logistics, energy and innovation. State officials said the results reflect continued confidence from domestic and international companies expanding operations in Mexico. 

Nuevo Leon Takes the Lead in National Investments

Between January and June, investment announcements in Mexico totaled US$46.964 billion, according to the Ministry of Economy. Nuevo Leon captured the largest share among the country’s 32 states, surpassing Chihuahua, the State of Mexico, Sinaloa and Hidalgo.

The US$5.582 billion announced for Nuevo Leon represents approximately 12% of all investment announced nationwide during the period, underscoring the state's position within Mexico’s industrial landscape. In practical terms, one out of every eight dollars announced in the country was allocated to projects in Nuevo Leon.

Nuevo Leon Minister of Economy, Betsabé Rocha, said the figures demonstrate the confidence companies continue to place in Nuevo León as a destination for productive investment.

"These results show the strength and confidence of national and international companies in Nuevo Leon as a destination to develop new productive projects," Rocha said.

According to the state government, factors supporting investment include industrial infrastructure, a skilled workforce and collaboration among companies, universities and specialized organizations. 

Manufacturing Continues to Anchor Investment Activity

Nationally, manufacturing remained the largest recipient of announced investments during the first half of 2026, supported by projects in pharmaceuticals, automotive production and advanced manufacturing. Companies announced expansions to increase production capacity, establish new facilities and strengthen regional supply chains.

Among the largest manufacturing investments announced were Laboratorios Kener with US$612.6 million, Liomont with US$232.5 million, Bayer with US$174.4 million, Opella México with US$133.7 million and Grupo Neolpharma with US$43.6 million. Other manufacturers announcing expansion plans included Yokohama, Koblenz, SEIREN Viscotec, Adient Technotrim, Kromberg & Schubert and Click Technology, reported MBN. 

The concentration of manufacturing projects reflects Mexico’s role in North American production networks, where companies continue expanding regional operations while diversifying global manufacturing footprints.

Nuevo Leon’s announced projects align with that trend, with investments focused on advanced manufacturing, electromobility and technology, sectors that have become central to the state's industrial development strategy. 

Logistics and Energy Expand Capacity

While manufacturing accounted for the largest number of investment announcements, logistics and infrastructure represented the largest single disclosed project during the reporting period.

Mercado Libre announced a US$4.6 billion investment to expand its logistics infrastructure, technology capabilities and operational footprint across Mexico. The project represented more than 64% of all announced investments between May 1 and June 15.

Additional logistics and infrastructure announcements included US$400 million from Vinci Airports, US$46.5 million from Frialsa, US$8 million from EAM Mosca and US$3.6 million from Hutchison Ports ICAVE. The projects are expected to expand warehousing, distribution, transportation and port capacity.

In the energy sector, Naturgy announced a US$319.6 million investment in Nuevo Leon, one of the largest infrastructure projects disclosed during the period. The investment is expected to support the state's growing industrial base and increasing energy demand associated with manufacturing expansion.

Together, logistics, transportation and energy investments complement manufacturing growth by strengthening the infrastructure needed to support increasingly integrated supply chains. 

Industrial States Continue to Capture Investment

The geographic distribution of investment announcements highlights the continued concentration of capital in Mexico’s established industrial regions. Alongside Nuevo Leon, the State of Mexico, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Coahuila and Veracruz attracted a significant share of announced projects, reflecting their roles in manufacturing, logistics and export-oriented production.

During the first half of June, additional projects were announced by Solar International Core Canada with US$116.2 million, Yokohama with US$115 million, Koblenz with US$87.2 million, Bristol Myers Squibb with US$58.1 million and SEIREN Viscotec with US$46.5 million.

Other companies announcing investments included GE Aerospace with US$44.2 million, La Moderna with US$40 million, Kromberg & Schubert with US$26 million, Click Technology with US$21.5 million, Adient Technotrim with US$11.6 million, ITP Aero with US$5.8 million and ZOOMLION with US$5.2 million.

The investment pipeline reflects continued expansion across manufacturing, logistics, energy and infrastructure as companies strengthen operations in Mexico. For Nuevo Leon, the first-half figures reinforce its position as the country's leading destination for announced investment, supported by industrial capacity, infrastructure and workforce development, while contributing to broader efforts to expand Mexico’s manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.