Mexico foreign investment hit a record US$23.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 10.4% on a year earlier, led by reinvested profits and nearshoring.
Mexico · Economy
Key Facts
Record inflow — Mexico attracted US$23.591 billion in foreign direct investment during Q1 2026, up 10.4% year-on-year.
Profit reinvestment — A large share of the total came from firms plowing earnings back into local operations, not new projects.
Nearshoring push — Manufacturing relocation from Asia continues to drive investment in northern states.
The Economy Ministry reported the $23.591 billion total at a press conference, calling it unprecedented for a comparable period
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