In this article, you’ll learn how Mexico achieved a record level of foreign direct investment (FDI), which sectors and countries drove these investment flows, and what this progress means for the national economy, especially in the current context of global challenges and uncertainty.
An Unprecedented Upturn: Figures That Are Transforming the Economic Landscape
During the period April–June 2025, the FDI reached 34,265 million dollars, marking a all-time high and a 10% growth in 1Q23 compared to the same period in 2024 (Source: El País, August 22, 2025).
This number not only far exceeds the $31,096 million in the second quarter of 2024, but it also reaffirms the strength of Mexico's investment environment (Source: Global Industries, August 2025).
Key components: reinvestment and new investments
Which sectors and countries drove this?
Sectors with the highest FDI inflows:
- Manufacturing: 36 %
- Financial services: 26.7 %
- Construction: 7.6 %
- Mining: 7.2 % (El Financiero, August 2025).
Top investor countries:
- United States led with a 42.9 % of the total.
- Spain It came as a surprise when it shifted from negative cash flows in 2024 to generating $5,943 million in 2025.
- Canada, Japan, and Germany also stood out (El País, El Financiero).
Why Now? Factors Attracting Investment to Mexico
Structural advantages:
- Strategic location alongside the U.S. and access to multiple trade agreements.
- A skilled workforce and a robust domestic market.
- Policies of nearshoring and support in sectors such as semiconductors, electric mobility, and medical devices (Mexico News Daily).
Relative stability despite the global context:
- Although tariffs remain in place and inflation continues to be closely monitored, these capital flows show that Mexico remains attractive to foreign investors.
