Mexicali has experienced significant changes in its border market as a result of shifts in international trade and industrial activity. Among these changes, the reduction in new construction starts stands out.

In recent months, industrial demand has also shown signs of slowing. However, the gradual absorption of industrial space has continued, allowing supply to decrease by 22% between January and May 2026.

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As of the end of May 2026, construction activity showed a reactivation, with an increase of over 80% in the start of new industrial projects compared to the same period of the previous year.

Between January and May 2026, 32,000 square meters of speculative construction were initiated, aimed at meeting an increasingly selective industrial demand focused on high-quality spaces.

These new developments are located in the industrial submarket along Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas and are being designed as first-generation properties, incorporating modern and competitive specifications to meet current market demands.

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Industrial developers are focusing their efforts on building more efficient properties with advanced technologies that will make them more competitive and attractive to users. This responds to changes in global trade, which have led companies to be more selective when choosing the location and characteristics of their facilities within the country's industrial sector.