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San Luis Potosí ranks first in Mexico for auto-parts exports, governor says
San Luis Potosí, a state in Mexico, ranks first nationally in auto-parts exports and ninth in total exports, according to Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona.
He says the state secured nearly $10 billion in private investment between October 2021 and September 2026.
The value of its exports rose 94.4% from the start of his administration through December 2025.
Gallardo says the state’s infrastructure and connections have helped attract companies and support industrial growth.
He says his government will keep seeking investment, especially from Asia and Germany, to expand industry and create jobs across the state.
The government also says it is investing in infrastructure and social programs so the gains reach communities beyond industrial areas.
San Luis Potosí ranks first in Mexico for auto-parts exports and ninth for total exports, according to Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona.
The governor said investments agreed during his administration total about $9.5 billion.
The state accumulated nearly $10 billion in agreed private investment between October 2021 and September 2026.
The value of exports grew 94.4% from the start of the administration through December 2025.
Gallardo said the state will continue seeking investment, mainly from Asia and Germany.
- Who
- San Luis Potosí Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona made the announcement.
- What
- He said the state ranks first nationally in auto-parts exports and ninth in total exports.
- When
- The report was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
- Why
- Gallardo said the rankings reflect economic growth, new companies and job opportunities, supported by the state's infrastructure, connectivity and competitiveness.
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San Luis Potosí occupies first place nationally in auto-parts exports and ninth in total exports
Industrial growth must be reflected directly in better living conditions for the population
San Luis Potosí accumulated nearly $10 billion in agreed private investment.
The value of the state's exports had grown 94.4% since the start of the administration.
El Economista MX reported the governor's statements on the state's export rankings and investments.
- Auto-parts export ranking
- First nationally
- Total export ranking
- Ninth nationally
- Investments agreed during administration
- About $9.5 billion
- Agreed private investment, October 2021–September 2026
- Nearly $10 billion
- Export value growth through December 2025
- 94.4%
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