Jalisco is making a bigger mark on international markets, with exports surging 130.8 percent during the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. It was the fastest export growth recorded among Mexico’s 32 states.
From April through June, Jalisco recorded more than $23.585 billion in foreign sales, according to figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). The result kept Jalisco in the top spot among non-border states for export value for the second consecutive quarter, while ranking second nationwide.
The state’s growth was well ahead of several other major exporting states. Chihuahua reported an 87.3 percent increase, followed by Nuevo León at 25.5 percent, Baja California at 9 percent and Coahuila at 6 percent.
“Jalisco is decisively leading Mexico’s exports. Not only is it the leading non-border state, but no other state in the country is growing at the rate that Jalisco is,” said Cindy Blanco Ochoa, Secretary of Economic Development for the Government of Jalisco.
Jalisco accounted for more than 12 percent of Mexico’s total exports during the second quarter, underscoring the growing reach of businesses producing goods for international markets.
One of the strongest performers was the computer equipment manufacturing sector, which generated more than $19.65 billion in international sales and posted annual growth of more than 200 percent. The sector includes electronic components used in advanced technology, including artificial intelligence systems and servers.
The strong performance also highlights the expanding role of technology in Jalisco’s economy. The state has increasingly positioned itself as a hub for electronics and artificial intelligence-related industries, while continuing to export products from a broad range of sectors.
That diversity is also reflected in the first-half figures. From January through June, Jalisco exports reached $40.9625 billion, representing approximate annual growth of 120 percent. In just six months, the state had already reached about 78 percent of the $52.5765 billion it exported throughout all of 2025.
Along with computer equipment and electronic accessories, major contributors included transportation equipment, plastics and rubber products, and agricultural goods. Together, these industries demonstrate the range of Jalisco companies competing in markets beyond Mexico.
The state government says it will continue working with business owners and entrepreneurs to expand export opportunities and help more Jalisco-made products reach international markets. With its combination of technology, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries, Jalisco is strengthening its role as an important engine of Mexico’s foreign trade.
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