WHY MEXICO
Built from Mexico for global markets.
Mexico is already part of global medical-device supply chains. ITZA’s thesis asks how that industrial base can help promising women’s-health devices reach their next milestone.
Mexico is the #1 supplier of medical instruments to the US.
US-reported imports from Mexico totaled approximately US$12.0 billion in 2024 in this category.
Mexico is the #4 exporter of medical instruments worldwide.
Mexico reported approximately US$13.9 billion in worldwide exports in 2024. The ranking compares countries by export value, with the European Union aggregate excluded.
Relevant to each company’s path
For some companies, Mexico may offer a manufacturing route. For others, the contribution may involve validation, market entry or distribution. We assess the specific connection and the capabilities needed to make it useful.
About these figures
World Bank WITS / UN Comtrade, 2024 data. The category covers instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental and veterinary sciences. Rankings are specific to this category. Exporter- and importer-reported values can differ.