The Mexican aerospace industry continues its expansion trajectory and is projected to export more than $13.6 billion this year, a figure that could solidify Mexico's position as the world's fourth-largest exporter in the sector. This growth is driven by manufacturing expansion, integration with the United States, and the arrival of new investments, according to Mundi.
The analysis shows that the industry is currently valued at $8.88 billion and is projected to exceed $12 billion in the coming years. The sector comprises approximately 400 companies distributed across 19 states, grouped into five strategic clusters: Querétaro, Chihuahua, Baja California, Sonora, and Nuevo León.
“The Mexican aerospace industry exports more than just components; it exports precision, reliability, and decades of accumulated technical expertise. Working with aerospace suppliers has taught us that in this industry, precision cannot be compromised, neither in manufacturing nor in finance. At MUNDI, we support these companies so that specialized financing becomes the ally that enables them to grow, not the bottleneck that holds them back,” stated Carlos Missirian, Vice President of Business Development at MUNDI.
These companies generate more than 60,000 specialized jobs in advanced manufacturing, structural assembly, engineering design, and functional testing, while manufacturing contributes 79 percent of the industry's revenue.
Furthermore, 80 percent of Mexican aerospace exports are destined for the United States, confirming the integration of the national production chain with the North American market under the USMCA.
The sector's dynamism is also reflected in investment. During the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, an $80 million investment was announced for Chihuahua, one of the country's leading aerospace clusters.
This is in addition to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Between 2006 and 2025, the industry attracted $5.505 billion, of which the United States contributed $3.392 billion (62%), Canada $1.363 billion (25%), and France $607 million (11%).
In 2024 alone, FDI in the sector reached $341 million, with 154 foreign-owned companies operating in Mexico.
The Mexicali-Calexico corridor has become another growth hub for the sector, consolidating itself as a binational aerospace manufacturing hub under the USMCA.
ELM Aerospace operates from this region, manufacturing components for commercial and defense applications under ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certifications.
"Manufacturing stators, rotors, armatures, magnetic brakes, and inductors for commercial and defense applications under international standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 involves production cycles that can extend for weeks, using high-specification materials and exhaustive verification processes. Having access to agile financing makes the difference between fulfilling an order and losing that contract due to a lack of liquidity at the critical moment," stated Fernando Mendivil, CEO of ELM Aerospace.
https://www.milenio.com/negocios/exportaciones-aeroespaciales-mexico-alcanzarian-13-600-mdd-2026
