In recent years, Mexico has experienced a significant boom in the aerospace industry, positioning itself as the second largest market in Latin America, only behind Brazil, and approaching the top 10 worldwide with a global share of more than 2.5%.
Internationally, Mexico has consolidated its position as the fourth largest exporter of aerospace products, surpassed only by powers such as the United States, France, and Germany. Sonora has been a key player in this growth thanks to its strategic location on the border with the U.S., its highly specialized workforce, its modern facilities, and government support for investment in the sector.
According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Mexico has registered an annual growth of 8% in the aerospace industry during the last five years, reaching exports of more than US$7 billion annually. In this scenario, Sonora plays a crucial role as an essential link in the supply chain of aircraft and their components.
Currently, the country has more than 400 companies dedicated to the aerospace industry, generating a market worth approximately US$4.6 billion annually.
According to Aerospace Meetings, 80% of these companies focus on the manufacture of parts and components, while the remaining 20% specialize in engineering, design, maintenance, and repair of aircraft (MRO).
The Mexican Aerospace Industry Federation (FEMIA) estimates that the Mexican aerospace market will reach US$11.2 billion in 2024, with expectations to exceed US$22.7 billion by 2029. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 15.18%, consolidating the country as a relevant player in the global industry.
One of the main drivers of Sonora’s growth in this industry is the IMMEX Program (Manufacturing, Maquiladora, and Export Services Industry), which has driven sustained growth in the state. In 2024, Sonora closed the year with 112,726 employees in the manufacturing sector, a figure that reflects its consolidation as a key production center.
Major aircraft manufacturers have bet on Sonora not only because of its proximity to the United States but also because of its capacity to produce high-precision components. The quality and advanced technology of the Mexican manufacturing sector has made the country an essential supplier within the global supply chain of the aeronautical industry.
Source: Meganoticias
