The expansion of artificial intelligence is opening a new opportunity for Mexico: exports of computing equipment linked to this technology grew strongly and projected investment for data centers will reach $82,500 million between 2026 and 2031.
The phenomenon gains relevance as Mexico faces commercial uncertainty due to the renegotiation of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). Demand for components, digital infrastructure, and computing services is helping sustain export dynamism, although benefits will depend on the country resolving structural constraints such as power supply, talent availability, and the ability to add more value within the tech chain.
Available data show the scale of the change. In 2025, Mexico exported $85.416 billion in computing equipment, a year-on-year increase of 144.8%; the share of this sector in national exports rose from 6% to 12.85%. Part of this production is related to processing units and other components used in data centers for artificial intelligence.
Infrastructure is also attracting capital. The Mexican Data Center Association estimates investments of $82,500 million in construction and equipment during the 2026-2031 period, with jobs linked to both building and operation of these complexes.
However, expansion alone does not guarantee productive transformation. Energy availability has become a decisive factor for installing data centers, while construction and operating costs can reduce competitiveness against other markets. Additionally, a significant portion of the value chain remains outside Mexico when components are assembled locally, but research, design, and higher-value platforms are developed in other countries.
The USMCA revision adds a strategic dimension. The agreement already includes provisions on digital trade, data flow, and cross-border operation of services, so commercial talks can influence the regional integration of semiconductors, processing centers, cloud, and artificial intelligence.
For Mexican companies, the challenge is not limited to observing infrastructure growth. It also involves turning AI into operational results: automating repetitive tasks, centralizing conversations, integrating catalogs and inventories, and measuring sales, service, and campaigns from unified data.
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Mexico is capturing a portion of the growth associated with artificial intelligence, but the opportunity will continue to be conditioned by its energy infrastructure, its specialized talent, and its ability to move from assembly to higher-value activities. For businesses, the priority is to adopt measurable solutions that turn technology into productivity and competitiveness.