Mexico reached a new historical record of roughly 41 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of the third quarter of 2025, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The surge is led by new investments rather than reinvested earnings and reflects growing investor confidence in Mexico’s role as a key nearshoring hub in North America.
Record FDI in Mexico for 3Q 2025
During the President’s morning conference, Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón announced that, according to preliminary figures from the National Registry of Foreign Investment, Mexico attracted almost 41 billion USD in FDI between January and September 2025. This marks the highest figure on record and significantly exceeds previous expectations for the year.
Ebrard highlighted that the most striking component is the behavior of new investments. These flows jumped from around 2 billion USD to approximately 6.5 billion USD, confirming that fresh capital for new facilities and projects is now playing a central role in Mexico’s investment cycle. He underscored that this reflects a deliberate decision by global investors to “bet on Mexico” beyond initial forecasts.
Between 2018 and 2025, cumulative FDI in Mexico has increased by an estimated 69%, outlining a sustained upward trajectory that, according to the secretary, “is accelerating.” By sector, manufacturing accounts for about 37% of total FDI, followed by financial services with 25% and construction with 5%. As far as investing countries, the United States remains the main source of capital with around 30% of inflows, followed by Spain, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada.
Ebrard linked the upward FDI trend to Mexico’s export performance. From 2018 to 2024, the value of Mexican exports increased from around 451 billion USD to approximately 617 billion USD, according to official data from INEGI and Banco de México, with an average annual growth rate of around 10.5%. Machinery and electrical equipment (about 35% of exports) and transportation equipment (around 27%) are among the main drivers, consolidating Mexico’s position as a strategic manufacturing and export platform for North America.
Nearshoring, Investor Confidence and Mexico’s Long-Term FDI Outlook
The latest FDI figures confirm that Mexico’s nearshoring narrative is translating into concrete capital commitments, particularly in manufacturing and services tied to North American value chains. Building on this momentum, greater alignment between domestic investment, infrastructure development, and regulatory agility can help ensure that record inflows translate into sustained productivity gains, higher-value jobs, and deeper regional integration.
Expanding Operations in Mexico: FDI Opportunities for Global Manufacturers
For companies planning to expand or relocate to Mexico, this record FDI environment is an opportunity to move forward with confidence. American Industries provides integrated support in site selection, industrial real estate, shelter services and start-up operations to help investors capture the advantages Mexico offers.
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Note: Figures referenced in this note are based on preliminary data presented by the Ministry of Economy and the National Registry of Foreign Investment during the President’s morning press conference. Final official statistics may be updated in subsequent releases.
