Comercio

Despite significant obstacles, like a national drug war, worldwide recession, and a decline in oil production investments in Mexico have continued to rise. In 2007 Mexico was only ranked 19th as an attractive foreign market to invest in, yet by 2010 it had sky rocketed to an amazing number 8.

Mexico indeed has it's issues. Nevertheless, the country still attracts commerce (Comercio) from American companies trying to lower operating costs. Additionally, as the world economy improves more investments is expected. The United States is the leader when it comes to making investments in Mexico, having increased by 400% over the last 15 years.

Certainly, China has become a popular place for American investments, yet Mexico has that closeness attached to it. In other words, Mexico is right on our doorstep. NAFTA and other trade agreements have served to increase commerce and investments in Mexico. Services have overtaken manufacturing in FDI, foreign direct investments in Mexico, and a huge increase for the lodging sector is expected.

An instance of increased commerce into Mexico is when General Motors announced in January, 2011 an investment of $540,000,000 to produce its new 4 cylinder engines. Mexico would even profit from the expected 500 employees that would be hired. Naturally, GM could conduct business anywhere on the planet, yet they have chosen Mexico for their commerce. This action adds credibility to Mexico and it's work force.

Mexico is actively seeking more Chinese investment and commerce. Their rationale being, their close proximity to the American market can eliminate long shipping delays which often happen between the United States and China. In a sense, Mexico is trying to act as a go between, between China and the United States.

As an added benefit, Mexico could bypass California as China's entry point to the American market, and drive their products by truck. In addition, Mexico has many free trade agreements, enabling China a tariff free environment to conduct commerce. Whilst China and Mexico do have agreements in place; Mexico continues to pitch in unique physical closeness to the American market to Chinese companies.

Mexico, despite significant struggles with the worldwide recession and an ugly drug war has been able to steadily increase the foreign investment it gets. Even GM has announced a new investment to build new 4 cylinder engines for its cars. Mexico would profit from 500 new jobs. NAFTA has helped to increase investment and business into Mexico.

Mexico is now emerging as an economic player in the world's economy. With a wider range of investments, imports and exports than ever before, Mexico's economy and contribution to international commerce (Comercio) is impressive and diversified. Diversity is proven with the following statistics: Mexico is the world's 12th largest economy and the fifteenth most significant country in the world in terms of international trade in goods.

Its the seventeenth most important nation in the world in terms of it's proven oil reserves and thirty fifth biggest in terms of its natural gas reserves. Its eighth in the world in tourism destinations. It is the third largest silver producer, producing 16% of the world's silver. One out of every eight cars sold in the United States is made in Mexico.

Mexico has several strategic industries which export many different goods around the world. Commerce in Mexico, through exports, includes aerospace products, automobiles, automobile parts and medical, surgical, dental & veterinary instruments. Television sets and silver are amongst several other exports. Other upcoming exports include computers, and telecommunication equipment. Imports include electrical machinery, electrical equipment, mineral fuels, oils, vehicles and plastics. Trade between the US and Mexico has increased drastically.

Between the years 1997 and 2007, commerce increased from $176.37 billion to $363.97 billion. That is a 7.5% a year increase. Mexico is third just to Canada and China in trade with the US. Trade and commerce with the United States and Canada are favored as a result of Mexico's North American location. In fact, the government of Canada has named Mexico as a Global Commerce Strategy priority market.

Market opportunities include automobile and manufacturing, motor vehicles and parts, electrical machinery and electronic equipment. The modern Mexican economy has market potential in water treatment, solid waste management and renewable energy as well.

One would be able to find many reasons to invest in Mexico. The country's growth of the political and economical environment makes it perfect for investment. Investments are perfect because the local currency is strong and unemployment is on the decrease. Investments come primarily from the United States and Spain and include real estate, tourism and an rising mortgage market.

Other investments include construction and the re-location of businesses to Mexico due to its low property taxes, and free trade zones. Mexico's economy is right for investment, trade and commerce both locally and internationally.