Industrial outlook: Reynosa and Matamoros close the year on different footing as 2026 takes shape
LG, located at the Reynosa Industrial Park, completed an expansion of its manufacturing facility this year, reflecting continued investment by established companies operating in the city. Photo Credit | Anayancy Ulloa

As 2025 enters its final weeks, industrial markets in northern Tamaulipas, Mexico, are closing the year from different positions, with Reynosa coming off a busy third quarter marked by strong demand for factory and warehouse space, while Matamoros moves more cautiously as companies time their next investment decisions.

Industry brokers measure that demand through a metric known as industrial absorption — essentially, how much factory and warehouse space is filled during a given period.

Developers, manufacturers, and investors use those figures to measure the industry’s strength as it heads into 2026.

Third-quarter indicators

Third-quarter figures show Reynosa led the region in newly occupied factory and warehouse space.

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