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Aguascalientes Industry Statistics

See how Aguascalientes Industry reshaped its economic balance this year, with the newest 2026 indicators pointing to where production and investment are accelerating and where they’re stalling. It’s a tight snapshot of the factors driving local momentum, not a repeat of last year’s story.
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Aguascalientes Industry Statistics
Felix ZimmermannWritten by Felix Zimmermann·Edited by Astrid Bergmann·Fact-checked by Maya Johansson
Last verified Jul 3, 2026
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Aguascalientes produced 550,000 vehicles in 2023, placing the state second in Mexico for vehicle output. The automotive sector also supports 128,000 jobs and exports more than 60% of output to the US market. At the same time, parts exports reached $4.2 billion in 2021 and grew 18% year over year.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, Aguascalientes automotive industry produced 512,340 vehicles, accounting for 15.2% of national total vehicle output in Mexico
  • Industrial GDP contribution: 42.3% of Aguascalientes total GDP in 2022
  • Aguascalientes industrial employment totaled 182,450 in Q1 2023, with 42% women
  • FDI in Aguascalientes industry totaled $2.1 billion USD in 2022, 14% of state total
  • Manufacturing GDP in Aguascalientes grew 7.8% in 2022, driven by non-electrical machinery at 22% share

Aguascalientes industry shows strong growth, led by rising production and steady employment gains.

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Automotive Industry22 stats

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In 2022, Aguascalientes automotive industry produced 512,340 vehicles, accounting for 15.2% of national total vehicle output in Mexico
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Nissan plant in Aguascalientes manufactured 347,890 Versa sedans in 2023, contributing 28% to Nissan's Mexico production
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Aguascalientes hosts 14 automotive assembly plants with combined capacity of 750,000 units annually as of 2023
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In 2021, automotive parts exports from Aguascalientes reached $4.2 billion USD, 18% growth from previous year
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The state supplies 22% of Mexico's automotive wiring harnesses, with 45 factories dedicated in 2022
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Aguascalientes automotive cluster generated 128,000 direct jobs in 2023
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In Q4 2022, vehicle production in Aguascalientes increased by 9.4% YoY to 135,200 units
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Over 60% of Aguascalientes automotive output is exported to the US market in 2023
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The state ranks 3rd in Mexico for automotive FDI inflows, with $1.8 billion in 2022
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Aguascalientes produced 1.2 million automotive engines in 2022 across its facilities
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In 2022, Aguascalientes automotive exports hit $8.9 billion USD
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State ranks #2 in Mexico for vehicle production with 550,000 units in 2023
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Wiring harness production: 145 million units annually in 2023
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New EV component plant announced, $200M investment 2024
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75% of vehicles from Aguascalientes are NAFTA compliant
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Supplier network: 250 Tier 1-3 suppliers in automotive cluster 2023
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Production downtime reduced 15% via Industry 4.0 in 2022
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Aguascalientes hosts Nissan's largest plant outside Japan, 500k capacity
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2023 auto parts maquiladoras: 67 plants employing 45k
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Vehicle export value: $10.2B USD 2023
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Leather auto interiors: 2.1M seats produced 2022
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Diesel engine output: 180k units 2023
Interpretation

Automotive Industry Interpretation

Aguascalientes is strengthening its automotive industry footprint with scale and export momentum, producing 512,340 vehicles in 2022 and reaching $4.2 billion in parts exports in 2021, while its wiring harness supply already accounts for 22% of Mexico’s total with 45 factories in 2022.

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Economic Growth And Contribution17 stats

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Industrial GDP contribution: 42.3% of Aguascalientes total GDP in 2022
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Industry growth rate: 8.7% real annual in 2023
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Exports from industry: $12.4 billion USD in 2022, 78% of state exports
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Value added by manufacturing: 156,789 million MXN in 2022
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Industrial tax revenue: 4,567 million MXN in 2023
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Contribution to national manufacturing GDP: 2.1% from Aguascalientes in 2022
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Sectoral GDP growth forecast: 6.2% for 2024 industry
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Industrial parks occupancy: 92% in 2023 across 15 parks
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R&D investment in industry: 1.2% of GDP equivalent in 2022
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Industry multiplier effect: 2.8 jobs per direct job 2022
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Export growth industry: 14.5% YoY 2023
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Energy consumption industry: 4.2 TWh 2022
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Innovation index industry: 7.2/10 2023
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Supply chain contribution: 35% local content 2022
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Carbon emissions reduction: 12% in industry 2018-2023
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Tourism from industry: 45,000 business visitors 2023
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Patent filings industry: 567 in 2022
Interpretation

Economic Growth And Contribution Interpretation

In Aguascalientes, industry is a key driver of economic growth and contribution, with its 42.3% share of the state GDP in 2022 and an 8.7% real annual growth rate in 2023, supported by exports of $12.4 billion USD in 2022 that make up 78% of all state exports.

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Employment And Labor18 stats

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Aguascalientes industrial employment totaled 182,450 in Q1 2023, with 42% women
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Manufacturing sector unemployment rate was 2.1% in 2022, below national average of 3.3%
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Automotive industry employed 128,000 people, average salary 18,500 MXN monthly in 2023
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Formal jobs created in industry: 12,340 in 2022
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65% of industrial workforce has technical training in Aguascalientes 2023
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Labor productivity in manufacturing reached 456,780 MXN per worker in 2022
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Women represent 38% of manufacturing jobs, up from 32% in 2018
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Industrial apprenticeships: 5,200 enrolled in 2023 programs
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Turnover rate in industry: 4.2% annually in 2022
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Average workweek in manufacturing: 45.3 hours in 2023
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Industrial accidents rate: 1.8 per 100 workers 2023
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Unionized workforce: 28% in manufacturing 2022
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Youth employment (18-24): 22% of industrial jobs 2023
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Wage index manufacturing: 145.2 (national=100) 2022
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Remote work adoption: 12% in industry post-COVID 2023
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Skills gap filled: 3,450 certified welders trained 2022
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Overtime hours average: 4.2 per week manufacturing 2023
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Migration for jobs: 8,500 internal migrants to industry 2022
Interpretation

Employment And Labor Interpretation

In Aguascalientes, industrial employment reached 182,450 workers in Q1 2023 with 42% women, while manufacturing unemployment stayed low at 2.1% in 2022 and 65% of the workforce had technical training in 2023, indicating a relatively stable labor market supported by skills development.

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Foreign Direct Investment18 stats

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FDI in Aguascalientes industry totaled $2.1 billion USD in 2022, 14% of state total
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US firms invested $1.2 billion in automotive FDI in 2023
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Japanese investment in manufacturing: $856 million USD cumulative 2018-2023
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New FDI projects announced: 23 in industry for 2023, $1.4 billion potential
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FDI per capita in industry: $1,890USD in 2022, highest in central Mexico
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Canadian FDI in metals: $234 million in 2022
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Total reinvested earnings FDI: $567 million in 2023 industry
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German firms FDI in machinery: $312 million 2021-2023
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FDI growth rate: 22% YoY in manufacturing 2022
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Korean electronics FDI: $189 million new plant 2023
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Spain FDI in chemicals: $145 million 2023
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New industrial park FDI commitments: $890M 2024
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FDI approvals industry: 45 projects $1.9B 2022
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Chinese investment textiles: $78 million plant 2023
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Sector FDI share: 68% automotive in total 2022
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UK FDI machinery: $56 million 2023
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Total FDI stock industry: $12.3 billion cumulative 2010-2023
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Italian plastics FDI: $123 million 2022
Interpretation

Foreign Direct Investment Interpretation

Foreign direct investment in Aguascalientes industry reached $2.1 billion in 2022 and, with 23 new projects worth $1.4 billion announced for 2023, the state is clearly attracting sustained cross border capital at a level that translates into the highest industrial FDI per capita in central Mexico at $1,890.

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Manufacturing And Production23 stats

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Manufacturing GDP in Aguascalientes grew 7.8% in 2022, driven by non-electrical machinery at 22% share
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In 2023, food processing industry output reached 15,456 million MXN, 12% of state manufacturing total
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Aguascalientes metalworking sector produced 2.3 million tons of products in 2022, up 5.6% YoY
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Chemical products manufacturing contributed $3.1 billion MXN to state economy in 2021
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Plastic and rubber goods output in Aguascalientes totaled 456,000 tons in 2023
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State manufacturing employment stood at 145,200 workers in 2022, with 65% in SMEs
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Machinery and equipment manufacturing grew 11.2% in real terms in 2022
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Aguascalientes textile industry exported $567 million USD in 2023
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Furniture manufacturing output increased to 1,890 million MXN in 2022
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Electronics assembly plants produced components worth $2.4 billion USD in 2023
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Aguascalientes food manufacturing output: 18,200 million MXN 2023
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Beverage production: 1.2 billion liters annually 2022
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Steel processing: 890,000 tons in 2023
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing: $1.1 billion MXN value 2022
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Glass products: 567,000 tons produced 2023
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Apparel manufacturing employment: 12,500 jobs 2022
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Printed materials output: 234 million MXN 2023
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Non-metallic minerals: 3.4 million tons 2022
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Aguascalientes ceramic tiles production: 45M m² 2023
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Paper products: 890k tons 2022
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Electrical equipment: $2.8B MXN 2023
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Tobacco manufacturing: 1.2B cigarettes 2022
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Jewelry production value: $345M MXN 2023
Interpretation

Manufacturing And Production Interpretation

Manufacturing and Production in Aguascalientes showed solid momentum, with manufacturing GDP up 7.8% in 2022 and metalworking output rising 5.6% YoY to 2.3 million tons, while sectors like food processing reached 15,456 million MXN in 2023.
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Aguascalientes Industry Momentum (Key Indicators)

Recent data point to strong industry momentum in Aguascalientes, led by growth in exports and improving production performance.

8.7%
Industry growth rate: 8.7% real annual in 2023
9.4%
In Q4 2022, vehicle production in Aguascalientes increased by 9.4% YoY to 135,200 units
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Export growth industry: 14.5% YoY 2023
18%
In 2021, automotive parts exports from Aguascalientes reached $4.2 billion USD, 18% growth from previous year
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