Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Mexico maintains a record performance in 2025. During the first quarter, inflows reached 21,373 million current dollars, an annual growth of 5.4 percent and the highest amount on record for this period. Subsequently, in the second quarter, the country registered another historical maximum by adding 34,265 million dollars, consolidating Mexico as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign capital.
Sustained growth despite the international environment The FDI performance occurs in a complex global context, marked by uncertainty and competition among countries to attract capital. Despite this, Mexico has managed to maintain a positive growth rate, thanks to factors such as economic stability, the business environment, and legal certainty derived from international trade agreements. A relevant fact is that new investments grew 165 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, showing confidence in the Mexican market.
Composition of investment flows In the first quarter of 2025, outstanding performance was observed in inter-company accounts, which exceeded those recorded in 2021 by 12 percent and were 3,086 percent higher compared to the same period in 2024. This dynamism confirms that Mexico is a key destination for the reinvestment of profits and the expansion of operations of global companies.
Main investor countries and recipient states The United States remained the main investment partner in Mexico, with 38.7 percent of the flows in the first quarter of 2025. It was followed by Spain and the Netherlands, completing along with two other countries 71.4 percent of the total FDI. Regarding regions, North America (USA and Canada) represented 42.4 percent, reflecting the strength of the USMCA.
By destination, 83.9 percent of the investment was concentrated in five federal entities, which reinforces the role of the most developed industrial hubs as engines of capital attraction.
Sectors that drive capital attraction The manufacturing sector was the most dynamic, concentrating 43.2 percent of FDI in the first quarter of 2025. Within this category, the industries of transportation equipment, beverages and tobacco, chemicals, computer equipment, and food industry stand out. Global trends in electromobility and in the electrical and electronic sectors generate additional opportunities for Mexico, supported by industrial modernization policies and the Mexico Plan that seeks to boost technological transition.
The dynamism in attracting foreign capital not only generates confidence in the Mexican economy, but also represents a growth engine for employment, innovation, and integration into global value chains. With the results of the first and second quarters of 2025, Mexico strengthens its position as a regional leader in attracting foreign investment.
中国墨西哥商会将继续作为墨西哥与中国之间的桥梁，不断努力。
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