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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

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The accelerated contagion of COVID-19 continued to worsen during August, with seven states now classified as red (highest alert) on the national epidemiological traffic light system and 17 states at orange, the second highest level of alert.  The country is currently reporting approximately 6,000 new cases per day nationwide, however this is down from over 20,000 per day earlier in the month.  Health Ministry authorities have reported that at least 17 states are beginning to register declines in the number of new cases, raising hopes that the third wave is beginning to ease.

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  • Through the first six months of 2021, remittances to Mexico from abroad became the country’s single largest source of foreign currency, according to data from central bank Banco de México (Banxico). The US$23.6 billion in remittances during the period exceeded the value of other key income categories such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), petroleum exports and tourism. (La Jornada, August 18, 2021)
  • The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) reported the number of formal jobs registered nationwide in the system reached a historic high in July. The number of part-time jobs declined, indicating that the recent reform to reduce the outsourcing of employment is driving companies to bring formerly independent workers on staff. (Reforma, August 13, 2021)
  • Income from international tourism in Mexico in June exceeded that of June 2019 by 4%, demonstrating significant recovery of Mexico’s tourism industry despite the ongoing pandemic, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INEGI). The number of international tourists arriving in the country jumped 211% from June 2020, due to business shutdowns last year. (Citibanamex Reporte Económico Diario, August 11, 2021)

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Information collected from media reports over the last month:

  • Construction: Mexican corporate identify design and construction firm Grupo Escato established a new US$80 million operations center in the central State of Mexico, the company reported. The site will be equipped with latest-generation machinery for producing customized brand identity environments for banks and other corporate buildings from materials such as wood, metal and plastic. (Reforma, November 29, 2018)
  • Water treatment: German auto maker Audi inaugurated a reverse osmosis water purification plant at its production facility in the southeastern city of Puebla, the company reported. Investment was not specified for the project, which reportedly will allow the manufacturing site to recycle 100% of the water used for production operations. (Expansión, November 15, 2018)
  • Solar power: Mexican cement conglomerate Cemex has begun construction of a large scale solar energy generation park in the northern state of Zacatecas, the company reported. The US$320 million site is projected to have capacity of 378 MW and supply power for Cemex operations and sale to other companies. (Reforma, November 16, 2018)
  • Food processing: Mexican food ingredient manufacturer Deiman reported it is constructing a new production plant at an unspecified cost in the southeastern state of Puebla. The company produces flavorings, colorings and other additives for processed foods to serve clients in the domestic market as well as for export to the United States, Europe and South America. (Reforma, November 20, 2018)
  • Retail: China-based lifestyle and personal care products retailer Mumuso plans to grow from 21 to 100 stores in Mexico by the end of 2019, the company reported. Investment was not specified for the expansion, which includes sourcing more products from local suppliers than the chain customarily does in Asia. (El Financiero, November 16, 2018) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →

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Information collected from media reports over the last month:

  • Retail: S. DIY retailer The Home Depot opened its 123rd Mexico store in the central state of Queretaro, the company reported. The chain is projecting total 2018 investment in Mexico at approximately US$84 million, in areas such as maintenance and modernization of stores and distribution centers. (El Financiero, June 22, 2018)
  • Construction materials: Mexican flooring manufacturer Interceramic inaugurated a new production plant in the central state of Guanajuato, the company reported. The US$80 million site – Interceramic’s tenth plant in the country – will produce floor tiles for the domestic market. (El Financiero, June 21, 2018)
  • Pharmaceutical: U.S. drug maker Pfizer plans investment of approximately US$26 million in Mexico operations this year, the company reported. Projects include the expansion and modernization of Pfizer’s production plant in the central city of Toluca, as well as resources for product research and development. (El Financiero, June 21, 2018)
  • Fuel storage: U.S. transport and storage company Bulkmatic, through its Mexico subsidiary Bulkmatic de México, plans to construct a fuel storage terminal in the northeastern state of Nuevo León. The US$48 million site is planned to store gasoline and diesel fuels, the company reported. (Reforma, June 20, 2018)
  • Wind power: The Mexican Wind Power Association (AMDEE) projects that the country’s wind energy generation capacity will triple over the next five years via investment of approximately US$12 billion. The group estimates some 8,000 Mw of new capacity will be added, principally through private investment under the 2014 energy sector reform. (El Financiero, June 19, 2018) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →