Dossier
nearshoring
Coverage of nearshoring in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico Exports Hit Record US$72.6 Billion in June
Mexico's exports reached a record US$72.55 billion in June 2026, a 34.4% increase from the previous year, contributing to a first-half trade surplus of nearly US$9.86 billion. The growth is attributed to global manufacturers increasing nearshoring to North America.
- Vesta Rides Nearshoring to a Stronger Second Quarter
Vesta reported a 16.7% revenue increase in the second quarter with 91.7% occupancy, driven by nearshoring operations filling its Mexican warehouses.
- Mexico Productivity Stalls, Clouding Its Nearshoring Promise
Mexico's productivity stagnated in the first quarter with a 0.1% decline and annual growth of just 0.1%, while output per hour worked remains near 2009 levels. Productivity in factory and industrial work fell 1.2% over the year, despite an increase in the minimum wage.