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A new study by Flatworld Solutions reveals a significant and sustained increase in interest in manufacturing in Mexico over the past five years.
Multiple factors, including trade policies, labor costs, and supply chain considerations, are driving the growing interest in manufacturing in Mexico. The higher growth rate compared to China suggests a shift in global manufacturing trends.
Key takeaway
- Online searches in the United States for "manufacturing in Mexico" have grown steadily over the past 5 years, from an index of 17 in 2019 to 58 in 2024. The data show a spike in interest in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the trend has sustained, and the interest in manufacturing in Mexico is at its highest in 2024.
- Over the past 5 years, the search interest for manufacturing in Mexico grew on average by 33% per year. Comparatively, it only grew by 21% per year for China.
- Regarding absolute search volume, some states have shown a strong interest in manufacturing in Mexico. New York leads with an average of 2,060 searches per month, followed by Michigan (1,420) and Connecticut (850). New Mexico comes fourth with 780 but does show the strongest search interest for manufacturing in Mexico, according to the Google index, likely due to proximity to the border.
- Interest in manufacturing in Mexico varies by industry. Searches related to apparel/accessories manufacturing are the highest with an average of 3,480 searches per month. The automotive industry comes second with an average of 2,520 searches per month, followed by tech and furniture. This indicates that certain industries may be more inclined to work with factories in Mexico or are already leveraging existing opportunities.
