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Why is Mexico a Place to Invest?
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With a population of nearly 130 million, strategic location, productive capacity, cultural diversity and huge natural resources, Mexico ranks among the 15 most important economies in the world.
Like other open economies, has a wide network of free trade agreements that ensures access to the largest worldwide markets.
Strategic Location
Mexico shares a border with the United States, the border with this country is more than 3,100 km long and has 56 border crossings. To the south, it is bordered by Guatemala and Belize, and is the gateway to Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Privileged access to international markets
Mexico is one of the countries with the most international trade agreements. It has a network of 14 free trade agreements that provide preferential access to 50 countries that account for 60% of global gross domestic product and more than 1.3 billion potential consumers.
Top 10 countries receiving foreign investment
As an emerging country, we have a foreign investment regime that allows foreigners to engage in almost any activity. Amid the global economic crisis, Mexico is one of the top 10 FDI recipients. Investment inflows were mainly transferred to the manufacturing industry, which recorded USD 15,540.7 million, equivalent to 47.2%.
International trade experience
Mexico's foreign trade accounts for 75% of the country's GDP. In 2020, $1.6 million goes through our ports, roads and customs every minute. In terms of GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP), Mexico's $2.45 trillion economy makes it the 11th largest economy in the world.
A world-class workforce
The country has a highly skilled workforce qualified to operate in the most advanced industries in Mexico's manufacturing. Mexico is among the top 10 countries for technical education in the world. According to the OECD, higher education in Mexico is growing and if current trends continue, 26% of young people will graduate from college in their lifetime. In addition, half a million graduates enter the labor market each year.
Macroeconomic stability
Mexico is a country with great economic potential, which in recent decades has achieved macroeconomic stability. According to the 2019 Global Competitiveness Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Mexico maintained the 48th position out of 141 economies and improved by 0.3 points.
Business environment
In 2019, the Doing Business 2020 report ranked Mexico 60th out of 190 countries when measuring ease of doing business. Mexico is the second highest ranked country in Latin America, surpassing economies such as India, Vietnam, South Africa, Luxembourg and Greece.
Nearshoring location for industries
With our North American partners, we have developed regional supply chains in the automotive, aerospace and medical sectors, among others. Our manufacturing capabilities and intellectual property protection make Mexico a natural investment partner. Mexico is a competitive manufacturing ranking 12th in the world rankings for this industry. From 2004 to 2019, the sector in Mexico experienced an average growth of 14% per year.
Is a Shelter Services Company in Mexico right for you?
If your firm is growing and you want to meet competitive challenges in your industry, contracting with a Mexico Shelter Services is a smart move. By outsourcing your administrative needs to your Shelter Services Company expert, your firm can focus on what you and your in-house production experts do best: Deliver the best engineered, best quality products for export.
Shelter companies like Co-Production International can be a valuable resource for manufacturers looking to expand operations, offering quick ramps, scalability, and minimal risk to the business owner. CPI has over 44 years of U.S. and Mexican manufacturing expertise, bringing a robust network of strategic partners and dedicated teams to help you get up and running. Human resources, recruitment, hiring, and compliance with labor laws fall under CPI’s Shelter IMMEX Program, which allows manufacturers to focus 100% on manufacturing while CPI handles the rest.
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