Most of Mexico's manufacturing is concentrated in key industrial regions, primarily in the northern and central parts of the country. The top manufacturing hubs include:
1. Northern Mexico (Near the U.S. Border)
- Tamaulipas (Matamoros) - Apparel, Textiles, Assembly.
- Baja California (Tijuana, Mexicali) – Electronics, medical devices, aerospace, and automotive.
- Sonora (Hermosillo, Nogales) – Automotive (Ford plant), aerospace, and metal fabrication.
- Chihuahua (Chihuahua City, Juárez) – Automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical devices.
- Coahuila (Saltillo, Torreón) – Automotive (GM, Fiat-Chrysler), metalworking, and textiles.
- Nuevo León (Monterrey, Apodaca) – Heavy industry, automotive, aerospace, and home appliances.
2. Central Mexico (Industrial Corridor)
- Guanajuato (León, Celaya, Silao) – Automotive (Honda, Mazda, GM), aerospace, and leather goods.
- Querétaro – Aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.
- San Luis Potosí – Automotive (BMW, GM), logistics, and metal fabrication.
- Mexico City & State of Mexico – Electronics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
3. Southern Mexico (Emerging Hubs)
- Puebla – Automotive (Volkswagen, Audi), textiles, and food processing.
- Yucatán (Mérida) – Aerospace, textiles, and light manufacturing.
Northern Mexico is particularly attractive for nearshoring due to its proximity to the U.S., while central regions have strong infrastructure and skilled labor.
About NovaLink
As a manufacturer in Mexico, NovaLink employs a unique approach that transcends the traditional model of shelter production. More than just the location of your manufacturing, we would like to become a partner in your manufacturing in Mexico. You will be able to relocate or initiate manufacturing for your company in Mexico in a low-cost labor environment with very little delay or up-front costs. Find out how we can help you by handling the manufacturing process.
There are NovaLink facilities in the border cities of Brownsville, Texas, Matamoros, Mexico, and Saltillo, Mexico.