Investment Overview and Impact
During the current year, 53 investment projects worth a total of 30 billion pesos were successfully completed in Querétaro, according to records from the Sustainable Development Secretariat (SEDESU). These investments resulted in the creation of 10,224 jobs, primarily in industries such as automotive, food and beverages, technology, and services.
Key Investors and Industries
The investments include both national and foreign capital from countries like the United States, Spain, Germany, and others. In 2024, SEDESU reported 53 projects worth 32,132 million pesos and generating 15,730 jobs. Notable investments in 2025 include Mars Petcare (3,500 million pesos), Magna in Colón (2,390 million pesos), AWL (1,100 million pesos), LG Innotek (3,396 million pesos), and Safran Aero Composites’ expansion announcement (1,180 million pesos).
Future Investment Prospects
Querétaro will start 2026 with a pipeline of 46 projects, representing potential investments totaling 74,870 million pesos and the possible creation of 12,734 jobs. SEDESU’s head mentioned that they have a strong project pipeline, with new projects constantly being added and finalized.
Data from 2021-2025
Over the period from 2021 to 2025, SEDESU reported 209 projects worth 122,622.8 million pesos in investment, resulting in 55,673 job opportunities.
Data Centers and Ranking
Querétaro has seen significant growth in data center investments, with most units located in El Marqués, Colón, and Huimilpan. The state boasts the highest installed capacity in Mexico (200 megawatts) and ranks sixth in America for data center capacity.
Trade Relations and T-MEC Review
SEDESU’s head expressed optimism regarding the review of the Trades between Mexico, the United States, and Canada (T-MEC), stating that conditions are favorable for a positive outcome. He believes this will continue to attract investments, as the T-MEC benefits all parties involved.
Impact of Federal Tariff Measures
The federal government’s recently announced tariff package, affecting countries like China, is expected to strengthen Mexico’s domestic market. SEDESU’s head is confident that Querétaro will benefit from these measures, as they provide protection for jobs in strategic industries vital to Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total investment in Querétaro for 2025? Investments in Querétaro for 2025 amount to 30 billion pesos.
- How many jobs were created due to these investments? These investments resulted in the creation of 10,224 jobs.
- Which industries are the main contributors to job creation? The automotive, food and beverages, technology, and service industries are the primary contributors to job creation.
- What is Querétaro’s ranking in data center capacity in Mexico and America? Querétaro ranks first in Mexico and sixth in America for data center capacity, with 200 megawatts installed.
- How does SEDESU’s head view the T-MEC review process? He believes there are favorable conditions for a positive T-MEC review, which will continue to attract investments.
- What impact do the federal tariff measures have on Querétaro? SEDESU’s head expects these measures to strengthen Mexico’s domestic market and protect jobs in strategic industries.
