Ciudad Juárez remains one of the main industrial markets in northern Mexico, driven by its border location and its integration with U.S. manufacturing and trade supply chains. However, shifts in demand and operating conditions in the region have affected the development of new industrial projects.

Among the challenges the market has faced in recent years, the availability of sufficient electrical infrastructure to meet the needs of manufacturing companies stands out. Added to this is the trade uncertainty stemming from changes in U.S. tariff policy, factors that have influenced investment decisions and the pace of industrial expansion.

In this context, the construction of new industrial buildings in Ciudad Juárez has slowed, in line with a more cautious stance among developers, who are prioritizing the leasing of existing inventory before adding new space to the market.

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From January to September 2026, Ciudad Juárez recorded gross absorption of more than 220,000 square meters, remaining at levels similar to those of the same period in 2025. However, the market continues to show a decline in the number of lease transactions, in an environment that has moderated industrial real estate activity.

Industrial demand in Ciudad Juárez peaked in 2021, when annual gross absorption exceeded 600,000 square meters. Since then, the indicator has followed a downward trend, leading developers to prioritize leasing existing inventory before starting new projects. In line with this dynamic, construction starts remained virtually halted during the third quarter of 2026.

The slowdown in demand and the caution in developing new projects have reduced construction activity in the market. At the end of September 2026, industrial space under construction in Ciudad Juárez totaled just over 70,000 square meters, a 25% annual decrease.

By geographic distribution, the Southwest submarket accounted for 70% of the space under construction at the end of September, while the remaining 30% was located in the South submarket. All projects underway are Class A buildings, aimed at meeting the needs of companies seeking facilities with higher infrastructure and operational standards.

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For its part, the industrial vacancy rate stood at 6% at the end of September, slightly above the national average. This indicator has remained relatively stable over the past two years, while the market has more than 40 properties available for immediate occupancy. The supply ranges from smaller spaces intended for storage and distribution to larger buildings for manufacturing and logistics operations.

In the coming quarters, one of the main challenges for Ciudad Juárez will be strengthening the leasing of available space and regaining demand momentum, in an environment marked by caution among companies and developers. The city’s border location and manufacturing base continue to offer opportunities to attract industrial operations; however, the evolution of occupancy will be key to driving new projects and gradually reactivating construction.