Yucatán Outlines MX$111B Investment Pipeline

The government of Yucatán has presented a private investment pipeline exceeding MX$111 billion (about US$6.5 billion) and projecting the creation of more than 55,000 direct jobs, as state authorities intensify coordination with the business sector and expand outreach to international partners.

State officials said the strategy is anchored in productive investment, logistics infrastructure and long-term planning, positioning Yucatán as one of southeastern Mexico’s most dynamic economic regions.

Setting the tone for the broader discussion, state authorities met with members of the organized business community to share updated economic indicators and review priority development projects.

During a meeting with the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE) Yucatán, Ermilo Barrera Novelo, Minister of Economy and Labor, said the investment portfolio spans multiple productive sectors with a direct impact on employment and infrastructure. Barrera highlighted progress on the expansion of the Port of Progreso, describing it as a central logistics platform to strengthen competitiveness and attract new capital flows.

Building on the investment outlook, officials pointed to recent macroeconomic indicators that suggest rising momentum across key sectors of the state economy. Yucatán posted 2.4% economic growth, ranking eighth nationally, with the primary sector expanding 22%. Exports increased by more than 20%, while the Aduana de Progreso reported a nearly 47% increase in the value of goods shipped abroad.

On the labor front, the state ranks second nationwide in employment rate, while worker income rose 8.4% above the national average. Yucatán also reported the lowest food and beverage inflation in the country, providing stability for consumption and operating conditions for businesses.

As part of its medium-term outlook, the state also outlined initiatives aimed at strengthening industrial capacity and supporting population growth. Officials said Yucatán could achieve energy self-sufficiency by 2028, with the potential to supply neighboring states across the peninsula, expanding room for industrial development. In parallel, the government projects the construction of 70,000 housing units in coordination with federal authorities, boosting activity in the construction sector.

Alianza Por Yucatán

From the private sector’s perspective, business leaders emphasized the importance of institutional coordination to sustain investment momentum. Claudia González Góngora, President, CCE Yucatán, said the group’s agenda is structured through the Alianza por Yucatán, a framework used to monitor strategic projects and priority issues. “These meetings are essential because they allow us to follow up, share information and build solutions based on a shared interest in the state’s development,” González Góngora said.

Yucatán Seeks German Investment In Energy And Technology

Beyond domestic investment coordination, state authorities are also expanding international engagement to attract technology-driven investment. Yucatan Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena met with Clemens von Goetze, Germany’s ambassador to Mexico in Mérida to strengthen bilateral dialogue focused on investment, innovation, energy and water management.

Díaz Mena said Germany represents a global benchmark in industry and sustainable development, noting that Yucatán already exports products such as honey to the European country. German companies have shown interest in renewable and clean energy projects, citing favorable solar conditions in the region, reported MBN. 

Von Goetze said the discussions highlighted opportunities for institutional and private-sector collaboration, particularly in renewable energy, following Germany’s participation in the Yucatán Peninsula’s Regional Forum on Sanitation for Water Sustainability.

Investments Confirmed With Grupo San Francisco De Asís

In parallel with international outreach, the state continues to advance negotiations with domestic investors.

The government confirmed a new package of investments scheduled for 2026 with Grupo Empresarial San Francisco de Asís, covering construction, retail, real estate, automotive sales and supermarket operations, reported MBN. 

The projects are expected to generate more than 230 direct jobs and about 600 indirect jobs, reinforcing local supply chains and employment.

Industrial And Logistics Infrastructure To Reshape Regional Profile

Rounding out the strategy, Yucatán is accelerating the development of industrial and logistics infrastructure to improve market access and competitiveness.

The modernization of the Port of Progreso — the state’s largest economic development project — includes the addition of 80 hectares, bringing the total operational area to 114 hectares and tripling cargo capacity. Total investment exceeds MX$12 billion (about US$700 million), funded jointly by state and federal governments.

Officials said the project will lower logistics costs, increase cargo handling capacity and support manufacturing and foreign trade operations, positioning Yucatán as a logistics hub in southeastern Mexico.

New Private Investments Announced

In parallel, Díaz and Jorge Arce, President and CEO, HSBC Mexico and Latin America, announced the arrival of two new private investments totaling MX$15 billion (about US$814 million) over the next four years. The projects, led by two food and beverage companies, will focus on production, logistics and distribution, generating jobs and reinforcing Yucatan’s economic growth, reported MBN. 

“We are building a competitive and modern Yucatan capable of attracting high-value investments that generate quality jobs and regional development,” Díaz said.

Government officials highlight the support of President Claudia Sheinbaum, as it will allow Yucatan to execute more than MX$37 billion in public investment for strategic infrastructure projects, further consolidating the state as a logistics and industrial hub.

The government said it will continue promoting high-level meetings with financial institutions, investors and business chambers to showcase Yucatan’s potential and attract projects that foster quality employment and balanced growth.