Doing business in Mexico

Mexico is the second largest economy of Latin America and the #1 trade partner of the USA. Its ideal geographical location, wide variety of natural resources, solid infrastructure, young and available workforce, ample portfolio of trade agreements, and stable macroeconomics, make Mexico one of the most attractive emerging markets on the globe.

Why do business in Mexico?

Mexico is an emerging economy and open for business in a variety of industries. Here are a few reasons that make Mexico an attractive business destination:

Mexico ranks among the Top 10 global recipients of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), reflecting strong investor confidence and an open economic environment.
With 14+ Free Trade Agreements, including USMCA, EU-Mexico, and the Pacific Alliance, Mexico provides privileged access to over 50 countries and major global markets.
Mexico boasts the 14th largest GDP in the world by purchasing power, positioning it as a major economic player with high growth potential.
Ranked in the Top 2 of the Global Innovation Index in Latin America, Mexico offers a dynamic and evolving environment for entrepreneurship and technology-driven sectors.
The country offers a highly skilled and cost-effective labor force, ideal for both high-tech industries and large-scale manufacturing.
Mexico’s robust logistics network includes 60 border ports, 400,000 km of highways, 27,000 km of railroads, 77 airports, and 117 seaports, ensuring efficient domestic and international transportation.

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Industries of Opportunity

Several industries in Mexico are particularly large in opportunities available for Dutch companies. HHM is organized around these industries of opportunity, without excluding sectors such as tourism, creative arts and sports.

Agribusiness

Promotion of advanced technologies, such as precision agriculture, IoT, and biotechnology.
13th biggest food exporting country in the world.
30 million hectares are dedicated to agriculture.
Focus on agro-industrial infrastructure development.
Boost for regenerative agriculture.
High demand for knowledge and expertise on agro-parks and agro-logistics.
New practices in sustainable agriculture and innovation.
12th biggest food producing country in the world.
Growing demand for high-quality, gourmet, and organic products.
Opportunities in alternative protein production.
Opportunities in the meat and meat products industry.

Tech

Life Sciences & Health

Energy & Maritime

Vast energy resources including high solar radiation, wind capacity, and geothermal sources
2nd Largest oil producer in the Americas Trion deepwater project and Olmeca Refinery (Dos Bocas) create opportunity for providers Mexico Pacific's LNG Plant
Demand for development and expertise in its 117 functional ports
Pipeline and energy storage
Policy reforms and energy sovereignty initiatives under Sheinbaum administration. Increased participation and interest in renewable technologies.
Mexico’s strategic location, USMCA trade framework, and growing nearshoring trend attract foreign investment in energy infrastructure and supply chain development.
Government initiatives, private sector collaboration, and incentives for energy projects encourage innovation and capital flow in renewables, oil & gas, and infrastructure

Water & Climate Resilience

Nearshoring

Nearshoring to Mexico has surged due to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China tensions, and the Ukraine conflict.
Mexico's proximity to the U.S. helps companies enhance supply chain stability.
Mexico benefits from 14 FTAs with 50 countries, 30 investment agreements, and 9 trade agreements within ALADI, solidifying its global trade connections.
Nearshoring could boost Latin America's exports by $78 billion annually, according to the IDB.
Since 2021, Mexico has secured $39.9 billion in nearshoring investments,primarily in pharmaceuticals, renewables, textiles, and automotive industries.

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Holland House Mexico (HHM) was established in February 2019 to facilitate the success of Dutch companies in the Mexican market and to promote international trade, investment, and sustainable business development between The Netherlands and Mexico.