Nearshoring in Mexico: the 5 Competitive Advantages of Yucatán

What is Nearshoring and Why Choose Mexico in 2025

For companies focused on efficiency, stability, and long-term sustainability—particularly those serving the U.S. market and seeking alternatives to China – Mexico is no longer just a low-cost destination, but the strategic partner necessary for operational resilience.

• Historic Trade Overtake: for the first time in four decades, Mexico has surpassed China, establishing itself as the main supplier of imports to the United States. This data, cited by institutions like IMCO (Mexican Institute for Competitiveness), signals a structural realignment of North American trade.
  
  
• Growing Foreign Investment (FDI): in 2024, the Mexican manufacturing sector attracted a record amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), a growth that, according to Banxico’s analyses, is largely fueled by companies explicitly citing nearshoring as the key motivation for expansion.

This landscape of solid data creates the opportunity, but the real question for CEOs and Export Managers is: where to invest in Mexico to maximize return and minimize risk?

The 5 Strategic Advantages of Nearshoring in Mexico (and why Yucatán outshines the competition)

While initial investments have flooded border areas (now saturated and costly), Yucatán emerges as the “greenfield” area (new development hub) offering a unique balance between competitiveness and operational quality.

1. Security and stability: TCO Priority No. 1

• Social security and stability challenges represent a hidden operating cost in traditional industrial regions. Yucatán, however, is a Mexican exception: the Safest State: Yucatán is consistently ranked as the safest state in Mexico, with significantly lower crime rates compared to areas like Nuevo León or Jalisco.
  
  
• Operational Advantage: this stability directly translates into, lower risks for personnel, reduced insurance costs, and more reliable freight transport. Operational peace of mind is the first true competitive advantage.

2. Strategic logistics proximity to the US Market

Geographic proximity is the foundation of nearshoring. Yucatán strengthens it through the sea:

• Fast Routes: Thanks to the Port of Progreso, Yucatán is the Mexican maritime point closest to the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf. This allows for extremely fast maritime transit times (e.g., just two days to Miami), which are fundamental for “just-in-time” deliveries and Supply Chain control.
  
  
• USMCA and Compliance: The USMCA agreement (formerly NAFTA) not only facilitates commercial operations but reduces tariff barriers, incentivizing certified production in North America.

3. Access to a qualified and stable workforce

The Mexican workforce is young and economically competitive. However, in Yucatán, the advantage shifts to quality and stability:

• Low Turnover: the high quality of life and security of the region contribute to lower turnover rates, which translates into greater talent retention and reduced training costs for your company.

• Training Center: Mérida, the capital, is a key university center that feeds a pool of technical and engineering talent, crucial for advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
  
  
• Low Turnover: the high quality of life and security of the region contribute to lower turnover rates, which translates into greater talent retention and reduced training costs for your company.

4. Sustainability and Reliable Energy Resources

Operational resilience requires stable resources. Yucatán has invested significantly in: sustainable energy: strong investments in renewable sources (solar and wind) and access to a vast natural aquifer guarantee a stable supply of energy and water, reducing the risk of production interruptions.

Central Business Park: Your Industrial Ecosystem in Yucatán

Choosing the industrial park is as strategic as choosing the country. The Central Business Park (cbpmx.com) offers the necessary infrastructure to transform Yucatán’s theoretical advantages into operational success.

• Strategic Location: the crucial proximity to the Port of Progreso minimizes ground transport costs, optimizing logistics.
  
  
• Integrated Support: cbpmx.com offers more than just a lot; we provide comprehensive support, from managing tax regulations and compliance to personalized Build to Suit solutions, essential for rapid and compliant expansion.

Many companies have already benefited from our expertise to establish competitive, high-value operations in Mexico, ensuring a fast and secure entry into the North American market.

Turning Opportunity into Real Advantage

Nearshoring in Mexico is a market trend supported by solid data. Choosing Yucatán and Central Business Park means investing in a real competitive advantage that combines political and social stability, logistical proximity (via sea), and effective infrastructural support.

Ready to discover how our industrial park can make a difference for the future of your company, ensuring efficiency, security, and growth?

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