Invest Monterrey published its Foreign Direct Investment Report for the First Half of 2026, analyzing the latest investment trends in Monterrey and Mexico based on figures from Mexico’s Ministry of Economy.
 

The report shows that Monterrey attracted US$3.71 billion in foreign direct investment between January and June 2026, its highest first-half total in the past decade. The result represented a 22.4% increase compared with the same period of 2025 and positioned the region as Mexico’s second-largest recipient of FDI, behind only Mexico City.
 

Monterrey Expands Its Share of National Investment

Monterrey accounted for 10.6% of Mexico’s total FDI during the first half of 2026, up from 8.9% one year earlier. This increase shows that investment flows into the region grew significantly faster than the national total.
 

Reinvested earnings remained the main component of FDI, reaching US$2.67 billion and representing 72.0% of the regional total. This reflects the continued confidence of companies that already operate in Monterrey and have chosen to reinvest in their local operations.
 

New investments reached US$473 million, increasing 190.1% compared with the first half of 2025. Intercompany accounts also recorded strong growth, rising 41.6% to US$568 million.
 

Manufacturing Leads FDI Attraction

Manufacturing was the leading recipient of FDI in Monterrey, attracting US$2.11 billion and accounting for 56.8% of the total. Wholesale trade ranked second with US$1.25 billion, followed by energy and basic services with US$248 million.
 

Within manufacturing, transportation equipment attracted US$687 million. This means that approximately one out of every three dollars invested in the region’s manufacturing sector went to transportation equipment, highlighting the importance of Monterrey’s automotive industry as a driver of foreign investment.
 

Other leading manufacturing activities included basic metals with US$534 million, machinery and equipment with US$300 million, electrical equipment with US$267 million, and computer and electronic equipment with US$230 million.
 

United States Leads FDI in Mexico and Monterrey

The United States was the main source of foreign direct investment for both Mexico and Monterrey during the first half of 2026, reflecting the strong economic integration and investment ties between the two countries.
 

In Monterrey, U.S. investment reached US$2.18 billion, representing 58.8% of the region’s total FDI and the highest amount received from the United States during a first-half period. Argentina ranked second with US$482 million, followed by South Korea with US$254 million, Sweden with US$187 million, Spain with US$185 million, and China with US$129 million.
 

Mexico Reaches a New First-Half Record

Mexico received US$34.97 billion in FDI during the first half of 2026, its highest January–June total on record and a 2.1% increase compared with 2025.
 

While Mexico achieved a new national record, Monterrey’s 22.4% annual growth demonstrates that the region considerably outpaced the country’s overall performance. The results reinforce Monterrey’s position as a leading destination for international capital, supported by its industrial capabilities, established foreign companies, and integration with North American and global value chains.