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Overview

Advanced manufacturing combines technology and automation to boost efficiency, precision, productivity, and strengthen supply chains. This includes industrial robotics which focuses on the design, manufacturing, and deployment of robotic systems for industrial applications. The use of robots and automation technologies in manufacturing processes, assembly lines, and other industrial settings continues to grow in Mexico as the manufacturing industry develops into more technologically-advanced applications. Manufacturing accounts for 20 percent of Mexico’s GDP. In terms of advanced manufacturing, Mexico is considered a leader in Latin America and is among the five largest importers of this technology globally. 

The main sectors of Mexico’s manufacturing industry where advanced manufacturing is utilized include aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, and electronics. In 2023, Mexico had 5,868 robot installations mostly in the automotive industry which made up 70 percent of total robot installations. Key players in the market include ABB, Epson Robotics, Midea Group, and Yaskawa Electric Corporation. The United States continues to be an important supplier of advanced manufacturing technology for medium and large sized manufacturers in Mexico. 

Mexico’s proximity to the United States makes it a key player in the global supply chain, and demand for automation solutions is growing as the country increasingly adopts robotics and sensors to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Due to its proximity to the United States, nearshoring has strengthened Mexico’s manufacturing role and driven the interest for advanced manufacturing technologies. 

Mexican Government incentives such as the IMMEX program support exports with duty-free imports, which significantly benefit automotive manufacturing. The Mexican Government announced that it is expanding programs that will train the workforce in automation and semiconductors during the current administration. Plan México targets strategic investments and aims to generate 1.5 million new jobs by 2030, offering incentives like faster tax deductions for machinery and workforce training.
Mexico has several key regions specializing in advanced manufacturing, each with distinct strengths. 

  • Bajío Region (Guanajuato, Querétaro, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí) is known for automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery.
  • Northern Region (Nuevo León, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Sonora) leverages proximity to the United States with strengths in automotive, aerospace, home appliances, and electronics.
  • Guadalajara in Jalisco, called Mexico’s “Silicon Valley,” excels in electronics, semiconductors, and software. 
    Central Region (State of Mexico, Mexico City) focuses on advanced materials, nanotechnology, and critical applications.  

Trade Statistics

Advanced Manufacturing Sector Market Size

  
(USD Billions)    
 2022202320242025 (est.)
Total Exports 10.911.612.212.6
Total Imports 32.83133.634
Imports from the United States 15.715.415.615.8
Exchange Rates 20.117.818.3 
Source: Trademap   

Leading Sub-sectors

  • Advanced Materials: Composites and nanomaterials will find applications in a variety of sectors like automotive, aerospace, and biotechnology. The construction and electronics industry will need advanced ceramics with high-temperature resistance applications.
     
  • Robotics: Although there are an estimated 40,000 industrial robots in use in Mexican manufacturing, collaborative robots are expected to have higher demand in the next five years particularly in the automotive, chemical, electronic, and food industries. The automotive industry has 70 percent of the installed robot capacity in Mexico.
     
  • Simulation Software: Increasing demand for advanced technologies such Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and immersive simulations in automotive and aerospace industries will drive the demand for these products. 
    3D printing: The shift towards digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 is creating a demand for 3D printing technologies as there is a need for cost-effective, efficient, and flexible manufacturing processes across various industries. 

Opportunities

Mexico’s shift toward advanced manufacturing is creating a growing demand for high-tech solutions across multiple sectors. Local Mexican Government initiatives to modernize the country’s manufacturing base, coupled with the need to continue being competitive with the integration of North America’s evolving industrial supply chains, are expected to increase the need for advanced manufacturing technologies. As an example, to develop skilled labor, the Talento Mexicano initiative from Mexico’s Secretary of Economy seeks to expand training in automation, robotics, and semiconductors. 

As the country expands its capabilities in manufacturing electric vehicles, aerospace, medical devices, and electronics, suppliers of advanced materials, automation systems collaborative robotics, simulation software, and additive manufacturing will encounter more opportunities.   

Resources

  • Industrial Transformation Mexico
  • Expomanufactura
  • ExpoMaq
  • TECMA

Events

  • Industrial Transformation Mexico: November 11-13, 2026. Mexico City.
  • Expo Manufactura: February 3-5, 2026. Monterrey, Mexico.

Commercial Specialist

For further information and assistance in exploring opportunities in Mexico’s advanced manufacturing sector, contact: Yazmín Rojas (Yazmin.Rojas@trade.gov) 

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