Nuevo León recorded more than US$17 billion in exports under Mexico’s IMMEX manufacturing program during the first five months of 2026, an 8.9% increase compared to the same period a year ago, according to a news release.
State officials said Nuevo León accounted for 16% of Mexico’s total IMMEX exports from January through May, highlighting the region’s importance to the nation’s export-oriented manufacturing sector.
The state also ranked first nationally in IMMEX employment, with more than 401,000 workers employed by IMMEX companies as of May 2026.
The export figures were highlighted by Nuevo León Gov. Samuel García during a presentation on the state’s economic performance. García said Nuevo León continues to lead Mexico in attracting new domestic and foreign investment and remains the country’s top manufacturing state, accounting for 12.7% of national manufacturing GDP.
Nuevo León, home to Monterrey and hundreds of manufacturing facilities, has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of nearshoring investment in Mexico, particularly in automotive, industrial, electronics and logistics sectors.
With information from Freightwaves
