Infrastructure Challenges Hinder Mexico's Trade Growth, Reports COMCE Northeast
Mexico ranks 66th on the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index, impacting trade growth, according to COMCE Northeast. Exports reached $664.8 billion in 2025, with 45% generated from the Northeast region. Infrastructure gaps, energy supply issues, and regulatory changes threaten competitiveness and investment. The region faces an energy supply crisis, with 91% of firms reporting difficulties in securing electricity and 40% facing natural gas distribution issues. Changes in trade regulations necessitate specialized talent, increasing operational risks for exporting firms.

Mexico's trade growth is constrained by infrastructure challenges, ranking 66th in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index. The nation's exports totaled $664.8 billion in 2025, with the Northeast contributing 45% of this value.
Key issues include logistical bottlenecks, energy supply crises affecting 91% of firms, and natural gas distribution deficiencies impacting investment attraction. Starting April 1, 2026, new trade regulations will heighten the demand for specialized talent amid a shortage. Companies must adapt to modern client needs for tailored industrial spaces, reflecting a shift from past requirements.




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