Overview of leading industry sectors for this country.
Mexico offers an extraordinary range of sectors that represent opportunities for U.S. exporters. From 21 leading-prospect sectors, the U.S. Commercial Service Mexico has identified six clusters of these sectors that represent a high priority for U.S. Government support for export promotion and market access.
  • Energy. This priority cluster combines oil & gas, renewables, and electricity, each of which has a best prospect summary below. For 2019 we see a number of new oil & gas projects and growing interest in clean energy, including civil nuclear.
  • Infrastructure/Construction. Please see our sections on construction and transportation infrastructure. This year, the López Obrador Administration has several new infrastructure projects requiring design and construction—from ports and airports to rail, refineries, and natural gas pipelines.
  • ICT/Digital Technologies. In our best prospect sections, we have overviews for the internet/IT and telecommunications sectors. There is continuing modernization of ICT in Mexico, with U.S. firms introducing new financial technology (FinTech) and cybersecurity technologies.
  • Aerospace/Defense. Mexico’s civilian aerospace market is huge, with nearly 50 percent U.S. share. The country is the largest market for U.S. defense products, equipment, and services in Latin America, and Mexico has one of the most dynamic aerospace sectors in the world. Please see our Aerospace and Safety & Security sections for more information.
  • Industrial Materials. The growth of advanced manufacturing in Mexico, together with heightened interest in product quality and productivity, are generating demand for diverse industrial materials, systems, and services.
  • Automotive. The auto sector is anticipating new auto supply chain opportunities and inward investment resulting from the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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