Investment Advantages
Industrial Growth
Rate of Industrial Growth
Rate of Industrial Growth of 2022 in relation to 2021.
※SOURCE: Industrial Activity Monthly Indicator by Federal Entity, INEGI, 2023
Sonora Connectivity
Strategically located in the north-western region of Mexico. Sonora has the longest coastline in the country. It shares 373 miles of border with the states of California, Arizona and New Mexico, in addition to the four-lane I-15 international highway.
An extensive ecosystem of services and infrastructure provides Sonora with access to global markets: 8 border land Ports of Entry to the USA, 15,534 miles of highways, 1250 miles of railways, and deepwater port, which is currently undergoing expansion, and is serviced by an international railroad system.
From north to south, desert or sea, Sonora has it all.
Indicators
Economic Indicators
Population
48.18 % of the population is of working age.
GDP
Gross Domestic Product 2022: $1.3T USD MEXICO; $44B USD SONORA
2022 Per Capita GDP
In Sonora, GDP per capita is higher than the national average.
GDP per capita. 2022: $ 9,039.66 USD MEXICO; $ 12,948.33 USD SONORA
Workforce
Economically Active Workforce: +60M (60,216,432) MEXICO; +1M (1,509,288) SONORA
GDP Annual Growth Rate
Annual Growth of GDP 2022: 3.76% MEXICO; 3.63% SONORA
Per Capita GDP Annual Growth Rate
Annual Growth of GDP per capita 2022: 3.06% MEXICO; 4.53% SONORA
Indicators, Imports & Exports
In 2022, Sonora State’s international trade amounted to $31,144,495,742, an increase of 30.07% compared to 2021.
※Source: Mexico’s Trade Balance of Merchandise, of the Ministry of Economy, Data Mexico, 2022.
Northwest
Logistic
Gate
This historic investment will position Sonora at the forefront of economic development, sustainability, social inclusion, and connectivity with markets in the United States and Asia.
Modernization of Land Ports of Entry
- San Luis Rio Colorado (2)
- Sonoyta
- Sasabe
- Nogales (2)
- Naco
- Aguaprieta
Highways & Roads
- Caborca – San Luis Rio Colorado
- Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta
- Hermosillo – Bahia de Kino
- Tecoripa – Guaymas
- Guaymas – Chihuahua
- Huachinera – El Willy
- Saric – El Sasabe
- Bavispe – Agua Prieta
Logistical Bypasses at:
- Navojoa
- Caborca
- Sonoyta
- Nogales
- San Luis Rio Colorado
- Imuris – Aribabi
Expansion of Ciudad Obregon Airport
Modernization of Port of Guaymas
Trade Corridor
Expansion of Military Checkpoints
Ideal Investment
Sonora, an ideal destination for your investment
Mexico and Sonora represent a key proposal for the nearshoring strategy, with the potential to be in front of the global reconfiguration of the value chains, with competitive advantages such as:
- USA–Mexico– Canada Agreement
- 14 free trade agreements with 50 countries
- Highest level automotive cluster
- Competitive logistics costs
- Human Capital
- Integration to global value chains
- Time zone with the US market
- Industrial infrastructure