Mexicali's Maquiladora Industry exports reached a new historical high with a volume of 62,699 million pesos between January and November 2024, according to INEGI data, "we created the conditions in Mexicali to maintain and grow the industry, of great importance in the local economy, which provides jobs for all the people of Mexicali," said Norma Bustamante, Municipal President of Mexicali.
Demonstrating to be the capital of transformation, exports in the city increased 6.5% at an annual rate in the 11 months reported in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Currently, 148 active maquiladora plants are reported in the municipality as of November 30, 2024, 4 more establishments than there were before the administration of the mayor of Mexicali, Norma Bustamante, came into office.
On the other hand, exports from the Maquiladora Industry in BC grew 3.1% at an annual rate from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year. The volume of exports was 311 thousand 037 million pesos (mdp) as of November 30, 2024, above the 301 thousand 623.4 mdp reported as of November 30, 2023 according to INEGI data.