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Mexico Emerges as a Strategic Nearshoring Destination for U.S. Companies

by Richie
12/11/2023
in Industry, Supply Chain

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Mexico is increasingly becoming a key focus for global companies, particularly U.S. businesses, seeking nearshoring solutions. With rising labor and transportation costs in Asia, ongoing global tensions, and supply chain disruptions, Mexico offers a host of advantages, including strategic location, cost-effectiveness, skilled workforce, and strong economic prospects. As of 2022, Mexico is the United States’ second-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade in goods reaching US$779.3 billion, up 15.21% from 2021. Mexico also received a 12% increase in foreign direct investment, amounting to US$35.29 billion, with the United States being the top source.

Benefits of Nearshoring in Mexico:Mexico’s proximity to the U.S. allows easy access to the U.S. market, reducing shipping times and costs. The shared 1,954-mile border facilitates efficient cross-border trade. With lower labor costs compared to the U.S. and other countries, Mexico offers a financially viable alternative for operations. For example, the average manufacturing labor cost in Mexico was US$4.80 per hour in 2020, lower than China’s US$6.50 per hour.

Strategic Location and Market AccessMexico’s workforce is highly educated and experienced in various industries, ensuring cost savings without compromising on productivity or quality.

Cost-Effective LaborCompanies can own, manage, and control their Mexican entities, including property ownership rights, offering greater operational control and financing opportunities.

Skilled WorkforceMexico’s well-developed transportation and logistics infrastructure, along with streamlined customs procedures with the U.S., enhances the efficiency of goods movement.

Operational ControlMexico’s extensive network of free trade agreements, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), opens opportunities for businesses to access U.S. and Canadian markets.

Robust InfrastructureWhile Mexico’s road infrastructure has improved, challenges still exist in some regions, including security concerns and limited improved roads and bridges. The rail system, though slower, offers a more reliable option for transportation to the border, with ongoing infrastructure improvements anticipated.

Mexico presents a compelling option for companies, especially U.S.-based ones, looking to nearshore their operations. By leveraging Mexico’s strategic location, cost advantages, skilled labor force, robust logistics infrastructure, and extensive trade agreements, businesses can enhance their competitiveness in the global market. It’s essential for companies to understand legal considerations and leverage Mexico’s benefits to maximize their nearshoring strategy.

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Mexico presents a compelling option for companies, especially U.S.-based ones, looking to nearshore their operations. By leveraging Mexico’s strategic location, cost advantages, skilled labor force, robust logistics infrastructure, and extensive trade agreements, businesses can enhance their competitiveness in the global market. It’s essential for companies to understand legal considerations and leverage Mexico’s benefits to maximize their nearshoring strategy.

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