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Why Querétaro?

"The only region in México with global investment grade"
Standard & Poors

mxAA+

First state in country to obtain an investment grade rating

Aa1.mx

Investment level higher than most municipalities in México

Main choice

of companies to invest in México

8th place

Global Cities of the Future

Mid-Sized and Small Cities "Economic Potential" 2021

3rd state

Overall Competitiveness in México

IMCO, 2021

0% public debt

SHCP, 2021

Connected to the US through the NAFTA Highway plus access to 4 Pacific and Atlantic Ocean ports
More than 45 million inhabitants
within a 350 km radius
High Quality of Life
Quality of Life International Schools

+15 International Schools

Quality of Life Justice

1st Place National Ranking of Progress in "Consolidation of the Accusatory Criminal Justice System"

Center of Analysis of Public Policies

3 Unesco World Heritage Sites

3 UNESCO
World Heritage
Sites

Centro Histórico
Misiones Franciscanas
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Industrial Development

What Investors Need to Know

Infrastructure

Port Access

2 Pacific Oceand and 2 Atlantic Ocean ports within a 650km radius

NAFTA Highway

940 km to the US border through the NAFTA Highway

Railroads

512 km of rail lines operated by Kansas City Southern México & Ferromex

Real Estate

More than 50 Industrial Parks with compeititive Land Cost and Lease Rates

International Airport

Commercial Flights
· Atlanta
· Chicago
· Detroit
· Houston
· +10 national destinations
Cargo Flights
· Los Angeles
· Cincinnati
· Frankfurt
· Louisville
· Memphis
· +20 national destinations

State Infrastructure

· Queretaro Intercontinental Airport
· 173 km of Federal Highways
· 1,177 km of State Roads
· 520 km of Railroads
· 1,508,012 Gas Consumers

Connectivity

Distances to ports
· Altamira: 631 km · 392 mi
· Veracruz: 607 km · 377 mi
· Lázaro Cárdenas: 544 km · 338 mi
· Manzanillo: 650 km · 403 mi
· México City: 238 km · 147 mi
Distances to the USA
· El Paso, Tx.: 1,630 km · 1,012 mi
· San Diego, Ca.: 2600 km · 1,615 mi
· Laredo, Tx.: 940 km · 584 mi
Reliable State

Reliable State

Demographic Profile

+2.3 million

Population

1.5 million

Economically Active Population

29 years

Average Age

67 people

Arrive daily to Querétaro

4.3%

State Unemployment Rate

GDP Growth

2nd

National Average Yearly GDP Growth

2011-2019

11,920 USD

GDP per Capita

2020

5.7%

Average GDP Growth

2019

Productivity

Greater productivity than national average and rising above averate rate

11.8 USD

Produced per hour

8.2 USD

National average

GDP Distribution

2.4% Primary

2.4% Agriculture

42% Secondary

29.4% Manufacturing
10.2% Construction
1.8% Electricity, Gas & Water
0.6% Other
2% Food Industry

55.6% Tertiary

21.6% Trade & Commerce
6.5% Transportation
7.4% RE Services
2.9% Educational Services
17.1% Other

Reliable State

Quality of Life

+270

Cultural Venues

12

Country Clubs

10

Golf Courses

+400

Hotels

+1000

Restaurants

Skilled Labor Force

Skilled Labor Force

Labor Stability

No industrial strikes in the last 26 years

Labor force focused on productivity and high performance

28

Technical High Schools

More than 5,100 enrolled students and 5,164 graduates

(2020-2021)
ANUIES

13

Technical Universities

More than 4,800 enrolled students and 3,106 graduates

(2020-2021)
ANUIES

74

Higher Education Schools

More than 62,000 enrolled students and 22,075 graduates

(2020-2021)
ANUIES

39

Postgraduate Education Institutions

More than 5,500 enrolled students and 3,273 graduates

(2020-2021)
ANUIES

28

Technical High Schools

More than 5,100 enrolled students

5,164 graduates

(2020-2021)
ANUIES

13

Technical Universities

More than 4,800 enrolled students

3,106
graduates

(2020-2021)
ANUIES

74

Higher Education Schools

More than 62,000 enrolled students

22,075 graduates

(2020-2021)
ANUIES

39

Postgraduate Education Institutions

More than 5,500 enrolled students

3,273
graduates

(2020-2021)
ANUIES

Aeronautic University of Querétaro (UNAQ)

French - Mexican Campus

More than 8,000 graduates since 2006

  • Technical training programs for manufacturing
  • Upper level Technician *DGAC
  • Engineering
  • Graduate Programs

Polytechnical University of Querétaro (UPQ )

Automotive University

CIDESI, dual training laboratory in conjunction with Brose

  • Technologies for Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Computer Systems Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering

53 R&D Centers
Public & Private

Industrial Development

Industrial Development

Aerospace Industry Facts

4th
place

"Cities with the best FDI performance in the aerospace sector"
Top 10 (2016-2017)
Financial Times 2017/FDI Magazine
+80 Companies
& support entities
More than 10k employees
37% of exports nationwide
50% of aerospace FDI in México for the last 10 years
· 2 OEM's
· 26 TR1 & TR2 
· 5 MROs
Ministry of Economy

Aerospace Industry Indicators

75 MUSD

FDI increase in Queretaro's aerospace industry

200% growth

Of aerospace companies from 2006 to 2019

7k MUSD

In exportations

(2006-2019)

Industry Composition

72% Manufacturing

13% Research and Design

11% Maintenance and Repair

4% Other

Aerospace Industry Products and Services

Aerospace Complex

Aerospace Industry Composition

Aerospace R&D Centers

Engineering and Industrial Development Center

National Center for Aeronautical Technologies

Advanced Technology Center

Research and Technological Development in Electro-chemistry Center

National Metrology Center

Research and Advanced StudiesCenter of the National Polytechnic Institute

Aeronautic University of Querétaro (UNAQ)

French - Mexican Campus

More than 8,000 graduates since 2006

  • Technical training programs for manufacturing
  • Upper level Technician *DGAC
  • Engineering
  • Graduate Programs

Automotive Industry Facts

34.4%

Share of State Manofacturing GDP
5,330 autopart
production (2015)
28.5% Share of
total State Exports
2,281 of FDI (2010-2017)
+70,000 jobs
· 7 OEM
· 104 TR1 suppliers
· +200 TR2 suppliers
Ministry of Economy

Vehicle Security Experimental Track

Mexican Transport Institute

2.7 km paved track

  • Acceleration and brake tests
  • Emergency vehicle testing
  • Tire and track testing
  • Stability and noise testing

Automotive FDI in Querétaro

OEMs Established in Querétaro

Assembly plant of recreationalvehicles & engine manufacturing.

Manufacture of busses.

Lightweight vehicle Mexican OEM.

Manufacture of trucks.

Manufacture of trucks and busses.

Manufacture of busses.

National Automobile Distribution Center.

Manufacture of tractors.

Private Automotive R&D Centers

Joint Venture  between Condumex Group and Delphi for designof automotive harnesses, software developing and testing of embedded systems.

R&D Center for Automotive Products Creation such as:
Connectivity
ABS
Controllers
Air Bag
Controllers
Sensors
Radars
Proximity Cameras

Design of Radio and Amplifiersfor Premium Vehicles.

Design of Torque TransferSolutions for the Automotive Agricultural and Military Industries.

Recent Automotive Expansion Projects

Polytechnical University of Querétaro (UPQ )

Automotive University

CIDESI, dual training laboratory in conjunction with Brose

  • Technologies for Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Computer Systems Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering

IT Industry

141

IT Companies in the state
6th state with major IT presence
9 data centers
Ministry of Economy

Main Companies

Cyber Security Center

109 employees

Embedded software for autonomous vehicles

1,100 employees

Design, programming, and development for automotive dashboards

600 employees

Aircraft Engine Software Design

1,800 employees

Software development, application configuration, BPM

1,000 employees

Data Centers

Industrial Development

Industrial Development

4th place

"Cities with the best FDI performance in the aerospace sector"
Top 10 (2016-17) Financial Times 2017/FDI Magazine
+80 Companies & Support Entities
More than 10,000 employees
37% of exports nationwide
50% of aerospace FDI in México for the last 10 years
· 2 OEMs
· 26 TR1 & 2
· 5 MROs
Ministry of Economy

Major Aerospace Presence

75 MUSD

FDI increase in Queretaro's aerospace industry

200% growth

of aerospace companies from 2006 to 2019

7k MUSD

in exportations (2006-2019)

Composition

72% Manofacturing · 13% Research and Design · 11% Maintenance and Repair · 4% Other

Products and Services

  • Aerostructure
  • Thermal Treatments
  • Superficial Treatments
  • Machining of Complex Components
  • Composite Materials
  • Engine Components
  • Landing Gear Components
  • Braking System Components
  • Electric Harness
  • MRO Landing Gear
  • Engine MRO
  • Aircraft MRO

Aerospace Complex

  • 3.5 km Runway
  • 8 Taxiways
  • Manufacturing Hub
  • Training Facilities
  • Commercial, Cargo and General Aviation Aprons

R&D Centers

Enginerring and Industrial Development Center

National Center for Aeronautical Technologies

Advanced Technology Center

Research and Technological Development in Electro-chemistry Center

National Metrology Center

Research and Advanced StudiesCenter of the National Polytechnic Institute

Aeronautic University of Querétaro (UNAQ)

French - Mexican Campus

More than 8,000 graduates since 2006

  • Technical training programs for manufacturing
  • Upper level Technician *DGAC
  • Engineering
  • Graduate Programs

34.4%

Share of State Manofacturing GDP
5,330 autopart production (2015)
28.5% Share of total State Exports
2,281 of FDI (2010-2017)
+70,000 jobs
· 7 OEMs
· 104 TR1 suppliers
· +200 TR2 suppliers
Ministry of Economy

Major automotive presence

Vehicle Security Experimental Track

Mexican Transport Institute

2.7km paved track

Acceleration, brake, emergency vehicle, tire and track, stability and noise testing.

  • Technical training programs for manufacturing
  • Upper level Technician *DGAC
  • Engineering
  • Graduate Programs

Automotive FDI

27% Germany

16% Japan

13% U.S.A.

12% Canada

9% Others

5% Sweden

5% China

4% France

4% South Korea

3% Mexico

2000-2020

OEMs in Querétaro

Assembly plant of recreational vehicles & engine manufacturing.

Lightweight vehicle Mexican OEM.

Manufacture of trucks and busses.

National Automobile Distribution Center.

Manufacture of busses.

Manufacture of trucks.

Manufacture of busses.

Manufacture of tractors.

Private R&D Centers

Joint Venture  between Condumex Group and Delphi for designof automotive harnesses, software developing and testing of embedded systems.

R&D Center for Automotive Products Creation such as:
Connectivity, ABS, Controllers, Air Bag, Controllers, Sensors, Radars
and Proximity Cameras

Design of Radio and Amplifiersfor Premium Vehicles.

Design of Torque TransferSolutions for the Automotive Agricultural and Military Industries.

Recent Expansion Projects

Polytechnical University of Querétaro (UPQ )

Automotive University

CIDESI, dual training laboratory in conjunction with Brose

  • Technologies for Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Computer Systems Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering

141

IT Companies in the state
6th state with major IT presence
9 data centers
Ministry of Economy

Main Companies

Cyber Security Center
109 employees

Embedded software for autonomous vehicles
1,100 employees

Design, programming, and development for automotive dashboards
600 employees

Aircraft Engine Software Design
1,800 employees

Software development, application configuration, BPM
1,000 employees

Data Centers

Success Stories

Success Stories

Triple Helix Model

It is the collaboration that exists between the Industry, Government and the Academy; where they work hand in hand to develop the growth and strengthening of both the community and businesses within our State.

Clusters

Automotive Cluster

IT Cluster

Aerospace Cluster

Medical Cluster

Logistics Cluster

Energy Cluster

Plastics Cluster

How Can We Help?

Investment Promotion Department

Services
  • Support to investors
  • Business case development
  • Incentives program
  • Supply chain development
  • Cluster integration
  • Certification support
  • Export assistance
How can we help?

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