Half of these resources come from the manufacturing industry, with a notable rebound in the iron and steel sector, which grew 32% despite the new tariffs imposed by the United States.
Another boost came from the wholesale trade of trucks and automotive parts, which raised more than 1 billion dollars.
These flows confirm, according to the state Secretary of Economy, Betsabé Rocha, the confidence of national and foreign investors in the entity, based on its infrastructure, strategic location and human capital.
The Government of Nuevo León reports 382 active investment projects, which include 192 new facilities and 190 expansions. Together they represent more than 75,000 million dollars. The figure illustrates the magnitude of the industrial relocation and modernization process that the entity is going through.
They go for energy investments
The state government seeks to secure the energy base to sustain this pace of expansion. Governor Samuel García announced an investment of 4.2 billion dollars by the energy group COX, which acquired Iberdrola México.
The plan includes new wind and solar parks in the metropolitan and peripheral area of Monterrey, in addition to water and industrial recycling projects. The president assured that Nuevo León aspires to become the green industrial capital of Latin America.
Enrique Riquelme, executive president of COX, explained that the investments will generate more than 4,000 jobs in the construction stage and 250 permanent positions.
The state administration promises to accompany these projects under a sustainability strategy that seeks to strengthen the state’s energy competitiveness.
Foreign investment expectations in other areas are also high, because Nuevo León will be one of the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a showcase that will attract infrastructure works and services, in addition to consolidating its image as a strategic point in North America. The Rayados Stadium, in the municipality of Guadalupe, will be the scene of four matches.
Solid economy
The Inegi reports that state economic activity grew 4.2% in the second quarter of 2025 and 2.7% accumulated from January to June. Nuevo León remains among the entities with the greatest contribution to national growth, especially in secondary activities.
The manufacturing sector advanced 4.6% and continues to be the main economic driver, along with construction and professional services.
The dynamism is also reflected in the maquiladora and export industries. Nuevo León led the creation of new IMMEX companies during August, with four additional registrations that raised the total to fifteen in the first eight months of the year.
Altogether, the entity has 737 active establishments, according to Inegi figures. Its weight in national manufacturing employment is 13% of the total, and in August alone, 13,454 new jobs were generated in this sector.
IP still sees challenges
Recovery faces nuances. According to the Expectations Survey of the Chamber of the Transformation Industry (Caintra), manufacturing indicators closed September with mixed signals. The new orders index registered its fourth consecutive increase, rising 1.45 points and standing at 43.4 units.
The number of workers advanced 1.27 points to 47.6, reflecting a partial stabilization in employment.
Not the entire board is shown expanding. Capacity utilization fell 2.19 points, to 42.45 units, its lowest level since June 2020. Although exports and imports increased slightly, both remain below the growth threshold.
Local business owners recognize that recovery depends on the plants’ ability to sustain employment and attract investment in energy and technology.
