Mexico maquiladora industry growth outlook late 2026 and early 2027, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico): The maquiladora industry expects a favorable outlook for the last months of 2026 and the start of 2027, with projected growth of between 5% and 6%, driven by export activity and North American trade conditions.
Enrique Morán Romero, president-elect of Index at the national level, pointed to increased operations during the high export season and the dynamism recorded at the World Trade Bridge as factors supporting the industry’s prospects for the close of 2026.
Despite international economic challenges, Morán Romero said the behavior of industrial activity during the second half of the year makes it possible to anticipate estimated growth of between 5% and 6%.
He also highlighted the results of the recent U.S. elections, particularly the advance of the Democrats, arguing that their stance favors keeping a trilateral trade relationship among Mexico, the United States and Canada under the Mexico-United States-Canada Agreement (USMCA, known in Mexico as T-MEC).
Morán Romero explained that keeping all three countries within the trade agreement is advantageous for the region because of the exchange of goods and the integration of their production chains. He argued that coordination among the three economies strengthens regional competitiveness compared with proposals for bilateral trade agreements.
Following his appointment, Morán Romero also proposed strengthening collaboration with strategic sectors linked to industrial activity, including customs agents and transportation companies.
As part of his objectives, he said he will seek to expand business participation within Index by bringing in new companies at both the national and local levels.
