Nuevo León, Chihuahua y Coahuila are the entities that hold the top 3 positions in the Industrial Development Index (IDI) 2023, prepared by FINSA.

The high participation in the industrial real estate market, its leadership in the industrial GDP, manufacturing exports and the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) are some factors that support this selection.

The index seeks to give visibility to the industrial potential of each federal entity by identifying strengths, opportunities and weaknesses. Evaluating the level of industrial development of all entities is relevant to identify those most prepared to take advantage of the opportunity to evolve towards the manufacturing of more sophisticated technologies and identify the challenges that still exist, indicated Sergio Argüelles, CEO of FINSA.

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Following a global industrial vision and in accordance with the company, in addition to the dynamics of the industrial real estate market, infrastructure or economy, the IDI considered the development of elements, such as the social environment, talent and innovation and the advancement of climate policies and of renewable energies.

In Infrastructure, Nuevo León is the leading entity in inventory of industrial warehouses with 14.5 million square meters (m2) and the one that is growing the fastest with an average of 860 thousand m2 of new construction in the last 5 years. Chihuahua, Baja California and Tamaulipas follow with 9.6, 6.9 and 6.6 million m2, respectively.

When analyzing the economic environment, indicators such as GDP, FDI and exports are evaluated, as well as the diversity and complexity of the economy and the size of the Economically Active Population (EAP). This exchange of information allows us to know a marked imbalance in the country, since 50% of the GDP of manufacturing industries is generated by 6 states: Nuevo León (11.6%), State of Mexico (9.7%), Jalisco (8.6%), Coahuila (7.8%), Guanajuato (6.3%) and Baja California (5.6%).

With manufacturing exports, 52% are also concentrated in 5 states: Chihuahua, Coahuila, Baja California, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas with 4%, 11%, 10%, 10% and 7%, respectively.

If the social environment is evaluated, we find metrics of income, education and inclusion, as well as the perception of security, justice and the rule of law. There are 4 entities that stand out in 2 or more indicators: Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Coahuila and Yucatán.

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Finally, Environment, Innovation and Talent are ranked. Caring for the environment encourages industrial activity to be compatible with climate change policies. Among the most advanced entities are Mexico City (100%), Jalisco (94%), State of Mexico (94%), Chiapas (88%) and Querétaro (88%).

In Innovation and talent, Mexico City obtained the highest rating in all entities for having high levels of STEM graduates, researchers, research centers or invention applications. They are followed by Querétaro, Aguascalientes, Morelos, Nuevo León, Jalisco, Sonora and Coahuila.

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