The aerospace industry encompasses the design and manufacturing of aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles, as well as their engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary components. It is one of the most dynamic and profitable high-tech sectors worldwide, with the global aerospace market estimated at roughly 370–380 billion USD in 2024 and forecast to grow significantly over the next decade. precedenceresearch.com
Leveraging its strategic geographic position and a robust network of trade agreements, Mexico has strengthened its role as a competitive aerospace hub. By mid-2024, the country hosted more than 380 aerospace companies across 19 states, operating over 370 specialized plants and generating upwards of 50,000 direct jobs and around 190,000 indirect jobs. The Mexican aerospace market is valued at approximately 11.2 billion USD and is projected to reach more than 22 billion USD by 2029. MEXICONOW Prodensa
Mexico is now ranked among the top dozen aerospace producers globally and has recorded average double-digit growth rates in exports over the last decade. Zeitgeist Consulting Group Mexico News Daily
Through the Ministry of Economy, the Mexican government launched “Pro-Aéreo 2012–2020,” a strategic program designed to position Mexico among the top ten aerospace exporters worldwide. Its targets included exceeding 12 billion USD in aerospace exports per year, creating about 110,000 direct jobs (30–35% of them engineering positions), and achieving 50% national content in manufacturing by 2020. Economía
While these objectives were highly ambitious, by 2023 Mexico’s aerospace exports had already reached a record level of around 9.4 billion USD and the industry had consolidated more than 60,000 direct jobs, underscoring the country’s rapid convergence toward Pro-Aéreo’s goals and its consolidation as a key supplier in global aerospace value chains. MEXICONOW Zeitgeist Consulting Group
In this context, ARNI Consulting Group can support your organization in structuring and executing an aerospace market-entry or expansion strategy in Mexico—covering site selection, incentives and regulatory alignment, supplier development, and integration into North American and global supply chains.. Contact us
