Why Mexico
Mexico's advantage
for growth.
Mexico is not just a market — it is a platform for North American growth. With preferential access to the world’s largest economy, a competitive manufacturing base, a young and growing workforce, and the most comprehensive trade agreement in the Americas, Mexico offers international companies and investors a combination of advantages no other country in the region can match.
01 — Strategic Location & World-Class Logistics
3,145 km shared border with the United States
Mexico shares a 3,145 km border with the United States and offers access to 49 customs points, 58 ports and terminals, and 15 road corridors connecting to North American distribution networks. From Mexico, companies reach 60% of world GDP through a network of 14 trade agreements with 50 countries — faster and with fewer supply chain interruptions than any other manufacturing hub in the Americas.
02 — T-MEC / USMCA — The Most Powerful Trade Agreement in North America
Tariff-free access to the US & Canadian markets
Mexico is part of the most comprehensive trade agreement in the world — covering not just tariffs but digital commerce, intellectual property, labor rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption frameworks. Companies operating from Mexico have tariff-free access to the United States and Canada — the world’s largest consumer market — making it the ideal platform for North American expansion.
03 — Nearshoring Capital of the Americas
$36 billion USD in nearshoring investment in 2025
The global shift away from Asian supply chains has positioned Mexico as the primary nearshoring destination in the Americas — with $36 billion USD in nearshoring investment in 2025 alone. Mexico is one of the 5 most competitive manufacturing economies in the world and the #1 exporting country in Latin America — making it the natural choice for companies relocating or diversifying their value chains.
04 — Young, Productive & Specialized Workforce
Top 10 OECD countries in engineering professionals
With 130 million inhabitants — half under 29 years old — Mexico offers one of the youngest and most productive labor forces in the world. Every year approximately 1,700 engineers graduate in Mexico, placing it among the top 10 OECD countries in engineering professionals. Mexico is also implementing the Dual Formation Model inspired by the German system — producing technically trained talent aligned with manufacturing industry needs.
05 — Top Global Destination for Foreign Direct Investment
9th largest FDI recipient country in the world
Mexico is a top global FDI destination — attracting capital from North America (52%), Europe (30.9%) and Asia (8.8%). The sectors that attract the most investment align with Entering Mexico’s focus industries — manufacturing, financial services, logistics and real estate. With 30 investment protection agreements with 31 countries, Mexico provides the legal certainty that international investors require.
06 — Tax Incentives & Competitive Business Environment
#1 country in Latin America to open & operate a business
Mexico offers concrete fiscal advantages for foreign investors — including a Free Zone on the northern and southern borders with IVA reduced from 16% to 8% and ISR reduced from 30% to 20%. The World Bank has ranked Mexico as the best country in Latin America to open and operate a business. Mexico is also among the top 15 economies globally whose regulations facilitate obtaining credit.
Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México — 14 Reasons to Invest in Mexico · UNCTAD World Investment Report · Secretaría de Economía · INEGI · World Bank Doing Business Report · Nearshoring data updated to 2025.
The window of opportunity that nearshoring has created will not stay open indefinitely. Companies and investors that establish their Mexican presence now — with the right structure and strategy — will have a significant first-mover advantage over those that wait.
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