Experts Agree on Resilience, Technological Innovation, and Sector Collaboration
In a context marked by the reconfiguration of global value chains, geopolitical volatility, and rapid technological advancement, Jalisco has emerged as a prime example of economic resilience and innovation in Mexico, according to local authorities and specialists from EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Key Players and Their Perspectives
Cindy Blanco Ochoa, Secretary of Economic Development (Sedeco) in Jalisco, highlighted the state’s strength as a technological driver and key exporter of Mexico’s economy. She emphasized that Jalisco’s performance surpasses the national average, with export growth of 89% in Q3 2025 compared to a national average of 9%. The electronics sector now accounts for 72% of Jalisco’s exports, having grown over 100% in a year.
Industrial Perspective
Sergio Ríos, President of the International Promotion Committee of the Association of Industrial Parks of Jalisco (APIEJ) and Professor of International Trade and Foreign Investment at Tecnológico de Monterrey, underscored productive diversification as a crucial safeguard against adverse economic cycles.
Jalisco is the only state with 22 industrial sectors, of which 19 are export-oriented. This diversification protects the state from crises and maintains economic dynamism, as it exports to 181 countries with a global orientation.
Resilience: A Crucial Factor
Ernesto Stein, distinguished professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey and former President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Mexico, warned that the world is undergoing a profound structural change in production and trade methods.
Stein stated that we are transitioning from frictionless globalization to competitive regionalization, where resilience will be the key word. He emphasized that Mexico is well-positioned to capitalize on this new economic configuration, particularly in high-value sectors like electronics and artificial intelligence.
Jalisco’s Growing Global Relevance
Stein highlighted Jalisco’s growing global relevance in the electronics sector, driven by its industrial ecosystem, specialized talent, and innovation capabilities.
He added that the confidence of existing investors in Jalisco demonstrates the region’s potential for continued growth.
Key Questions and Answers
- What makes Jalisco a prime example of economic resilience and innovation? Local authorities and EGADE Business School specialists agree that Jalisco’s productive diversification, technological innovation, and collaboration between public and private sectors are key factors for sustaining economic growth and capitalizing on global opportunities.
- How does Jalisco’s export performance compare to the national average? Jalisco’s exports grew 89% in Q3 2025, significantly surpassing the national average of 9%. The electronics sector now represents 72% of Jalisco’s exports, having grown over 100% in a year.
- What sectors contribute to Jalisco’s productive diversification? Besides electronics, Jalisco has a diverse industrial base including food, agriculture, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), plastics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
- Why is resilience crucial in the current global economic reconfiguration? As globalization transitions to competitive regionalization, resilience becomes the key factor for navigating adverse economic cycles and capitalizing on new opportunities.
- What sectors does Ernesto Stein believe Mexico can capitalize on in the new economic configuration? Stein emphasized high-value sectors like electronics and artificial intelligence, where Jalisco is gaining global relevance due to its industrial ecosystem, specialized talent, and innovation capabilities.
