During July and August 2026, over 160,000 square meters of industrial construction began in Monterrey—a 65% increase compared to the construction starts recorded during the same period in 2025.

Although Monterrey’s industrial market boasts the highest construction volume in the country and has over 1.4 million square meters of available space, developers continue to invest in new projects.

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Construction starts were recorded across various submarkets during this period, including Escobedo, Ciénega de Flores, Apodaca, and Guadalupe. The distribution of these projects indicates that investments are continuing to expand into different areas of the market, broadening location options for companies seeking new industrial space.

Despite the uptick in new starts, construction levels remain below those recorded a year ago. At the close of August 2026, more than 980,000 square meters were under construction, compared to 1.4 million square meters in August 2025—representing a decrease of approximately 29%.

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This trend reflects a more cautious stance among developers in response to rising vacancy rates. While there remains interest in meeting demand and corporate expansion needs, investment decisions are becoming more selective, and new projects are proceeding at a more moderate pace.