Manufacturing and Construction Account for 33.7% of Mexico’s GDP

During the second quarter of 2025, Mexico’s secondary activities reached a value of MXN 11.3 trillion, representing 33.7% of the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP). 

This segment includes mining, construction, the generation and distribution of electricity, water, and natural gas, as well as manufacturing industries—all of which form the backbone of the Mexican economy.

Manufacturing Leads with 21.4% of GDP

The manufacturing sector topped the list, contributing MXN 7.2 trillion, equivalent to 21.4% of GDP. Within this activity, transportation equipment and the food industry stood out, together accounting for 43.3% of manufacturing output, confirming their role as engines of industrial competitiveness.

Other branches also played significant roles:

• The chemical industry accounted for 9.4% of manufacturing value.
• Basic metals represented 6.4%.
• Beverages and tobacco contributed 5.2%.
• Both machinery and equipment and electronic components represented 5.2% each.

This distribution underscores the diversification of Mexico’s industrial base and its growing integration into global value chains.

Construction, Mining, and Energy Reinforce Production

The construction sector generated MXN 2.37 trillion, equal to 7.1% of GDP, maintaining a multiplier effect through physical investment, job creation, and public and private infrastructure development. 

Its momentum reflects activity in housing construction as well as strategic projects in transportation, energy, and urban development.

Mining contributed MXN 1.05 trillion (3.1% of GDP), consolidating its role as a supplier of essential mineral and metal inputs. 

Meanwhile, the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, along with water and natural gas supply, totaled MXN 716 billion (2.1% of GDP), ensuring stable conditions for Mexico’s productive system.

A Third of GDP Driven by Industry

Taken together, secondary activities contributed one-third of Mexico’s GDP, reinforcing their role as the foundation of the national economy. 

The strength of manufacturing, the dynamism of construction, and the stability of mining and energy highlight the sector’s importance as a pillar of competitiveness and economic growth.