Mexico Country Commercial Guide
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Overview

The construction sector in Mexico includes building materials and specialized expertise such as building technologies and seismic stabilization. In 2024, construction ranked among the top six contributors to the Mexican economy, generating USD 11.5 billion and accounting for 7.2 percent of the country’s economic output. In May 2025, the country registered a historic rebound of 18.2 percent annual growth in real production value. Several analysts attribute this recovery to major infrastructure projects, notably the launch of construction for up to 3,000 km of new rail tracks across the country. Growth projections in 2025 are between zero percent and 0.5 percent, although some more optimistic sources predict up to one percent.   

Mexico’s 2025 fiscal budget is USD 28.4 billion, representing a 14 percent decrease in real terms compared to the previous year. While this is attributed to the completion of projects such as the Mayan Train, there are concerns about the lack of public investment in sectors such as roads and waterways, which are vital to the country’s mobility and water security. According to analysts, the construction sector faces various challenges, such as pressure on raw material prices, rising prices of construction inputs, and reduced public spending. 

The largest and most important construction companies in Mexico are ICA (Ingenieros Civiles Asociados), Grupo Carso Infraestructura y Construcción (CICSA), Grupo Hermes, Prodemex, Mota-Engil México, Coconal, Grupo Indi, and Grupo GP. Other major companies include Pinfra, IDEAL, Vinte (specializing in housing), and Fibra UNO.

Significant U.S. competitors include Aecom, Haskell, Manhattan International, Cadell Construction, The Beck Group, and Turner and Townsend, among others.

The Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks (AMPIP) plans to develop 128 new industrial parks in Mexico between 2024 and 2030, ranging from USD 6.2 to USD 8.6 billion of total investment. This strategic plan seeks to consolidate the country’s position as a central hub in global supply chains and attract both foreign and domestic investment.   

With the USD 15 billion Sierra Madre Pipeline, which is expected to make Mexico the fourth largest natural gas exporter in the world, and preparations for the 2026 World Cup, Mexico is undertaking major construction and urban infrastructure projects. Mexico City will see significant investment in upgrades like the Azteca Stadium renovation, Mexico City Airport, and other transportation improvements.
 

Trade Statistics
Mexico’s Construction and Infrastructure Industry Market Size (USD Billions)

 2022202320242025 (est.)
Construction Industry Value102.88120.58113.7109.52
Construction Industry Value, Real Growth, % y-o-y0.41.12.7-7.9
Infrastructure Industry Value38.8346.1044.7938.36
Infrastructure Industry Value, Real Growth, % y-o-y3.42.4-3.9-18.1
Exchange Rates20.1218.4020.0019.81

Sources: Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), National Institute for Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Fitch Solutions Business Monitor International (BMI)

Leading Sub-Sectors

Data Center Construction

With digital transformation, nearshoring, post-pandemic trends, and the rise of the cloud, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, the demand for data centers has skyrocketed worldwide, and Mexico is emerging as a key hub in Latin America for the installation of data centers. The Mexico Data Center Market Snapshot Report projects an investment of over USD seven billion in data centers in Mexico between 2023 and 2027. The Mexican Data Center Association (MEXDC) estimates that this sector will attract direct investment of USD 9.2 billion over the next five years. By 2029, this industry will contribute 5.2 percent of national output, equivalent to USD 73.5 billion.

Housing

As part of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration’s goals, the National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute (Infonavit) will invest USD 8.5 billion in housing construction during 2025; however, the institute has stated that it has the financial strength to disburse more resources. As part of the federal government’s Housing for Well-being Program, the institute will be responsible for building 600,000 homes during the six-year term of President Sheinbaum, which will be aimed at workers earning between one and two minimum wages.

Opportunities

Despite the government’s focus on subsidized housing, strong business opportunities exist in serving Mexico’s middle and high-income housing segments, where U.S. building products are well-received, particularly in border states and central regions. Continued private sector construction drives demand for high-quality, sustainable materials and systems, including energy-efficient HVAC, eco-friendly paints, wood products, green-certified appliances, ecological piping, permeable concrete, and green roofing. There is also growing interest in high-performance air and water systems, natural insulation, fire-retardant materials, and a wide range of green services in engineering, design, architecture, and construction. Demand for IT tools, communication platforms, and software to support construction processes has grown over the past year and is expected to continue rising, with industry experts highlighting the Mexican construction sector’s increasing interest in Building Information Modeling/BMI tools as a key asset driving innovation and opportunities for owners, architects, and contractors.

Resources

  • National Chamber for Housing Development (CANADEVI)
  • National Housing Commission (CONAVI)
  • Mexican Chamber for the Construction Industry (CMIC)
  • National Chamber for Consulting Firms (CNEC)
  • Construction and Housing Development Center (CIHAC)
  • National Institute for Statistics and Geography (INEGI)
  • National Workers Housing Fund Institute (INFONAVIT)
  • Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT)

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Commercial Specialist

For further information and assistance in exploring opportunities in Mexico’s construction sector, contact: Juan Carlos Ruiz (JuanCarlos.ruiz@trade.gov).

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