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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.

1st choice

Of companies to invest in México.

2nd place

Economic Potential Overall

Latin American States of the Future

5th place

Business Friendliness Overall

South American States of the Future

2nd state

Less indebted in México.

2018

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 and Foreign Communities Festival

Quality of Life Justice

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

Center of Analysis of Public Policies

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

RealEstate

More than 45 Industrial Parks with compeititive Land Cost and Lease Rates

State Infrastructure

International Airport

Commercial Flights
· Atlanta
· Chicago
· Detroit
· Houston
Cargo Flights
· Los Angeles
· Atlanta
· Cincinnati
· Frankfurt
· Hamburg
· Huntsville
· Luxembourg
· Memphis
Reliable State

Reliable State

Demographics

+2 million

Population

869,000

Economically Active Population

27 years

Average Age

67 people

Arrive daily to Querétaro

GDP Growth

3rd

State by Growth

3rd Fastest growing state in absolute terms since 2018

ITAEE

27,177

New Jobs

Created in 2018

5.7%

Average

GDP Growth in the last 10 years

3.2%

Percent

State Unemployment Rate

GDP Distribution

2.3% Primary

2% Agriculture
1% Mining

44.8% Secondary

18% Manufacturing
12% Construction
6% Electricity, Gas & Water
6% Other
2% Food Industry

53% Tertiary

20% Trade & Commerce
14% Other
8% Transportation
8% RE Services
3% Educational Services

Reliable State

Quality of Life

272

Cultural Venues

12

Country Clubs

10

Golf Courses

+400

Hotels

+1000

Restaurants

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Skilled Labor Force

Skilled Labor Force

Labor Stability

No industrial strikes in the last 25 years

53 R&D Centers

Both private and public

74 Higher Education Schools

More than 78,000 enrolled students

4-5 years duration

USEBEQ 2017-2018

41 Technical Schools

More than 32,000 enrolled students

2-3 years duration

USEBEQ 2017-2018

UNAQ

Aeronautic University of Queretaro

+8,000 graduates

Technician, Engineeringand Masters Degree Programs.

Industrial Development

Industrial Development

Aerospace
Automotive

Aerospace Industry

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
· 26 TR1 & TR2 
· 19 General Services
· 12 Research Centers
· 7 Academic Institutions
· 5 MROs
· 4 Raw Materials
· 2 OEM's
More than 10k employees
Ministry of Economy

Automotive Industry

28.5%

Share of total State Exports
4 bus & 1 tractor
assembly plants
104 TR1 suppliers
1 National Distribution Center (GM)
+200 TR2 suppliers
+70,000 employees
Ministry of Economy
Industrial Development

Industrial Development

Aerospace Industry

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
· 26 TR1 & 2
· 19 General Services
· 12 Research Centers
· 7 Academic Institutions
· 5 MROs
· 4 Raw Materials
· 2 Special Processes
· 2 OEMs
More than 10,000 employees
Ministry of Economy

Automotive Industry

28.5%

Share of total State Exports
4 bus & 1 tractor
assembly plants
104 TR1 suppliers
1 National Distribution Center (GM)
+200 TR2 suppliers
More than 70,000 employees
Ministry of Economy
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.

How Can We Help?

Ministry of Economic Development

Guides
Cómo instalar una industria
How to install a company
Automotive capabilities
Aerospace capabilities
Industrial parks directory
Services
  • Orientation to federal
    programs
  • Supply chain development
  • Cluster integration
  • Support to investors
  • Certification support
  • Export assistance
How can we help?

Contact Us!

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Blvd. Bernardo Quintana 204, Carretas, Queretaro, Qro. Mexico.

Visit

Blvd. Bernardo Quintana 204, Carretas, Queretaro, Qro. Mexico.

Call

+52 (442) 211 6800

Call

+52 (442) 211 6800

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