CAINTRA Nuevo León’s September survey put new manufacturing orders at 50.40 points, up 2.16 points and above the 50-point expansion threshold for the first time in 2026.
The improvement was broad but not complete: eight of the nine indicators rose from August, and six were in expansion. Production registered 50.65 points, capacity utilization 50.30, and inventories 50.76.
The number-of-workers indicator remained below the threshold at 49.72. Exports reached 49.12 and imports 49.58, also still in contraction. Weak economic activity was the most-cited obstacle, named by 40% of companies; 17% cited insecurity.
Separately, 24% of surveyed companies reported investing in machinery, equipment, or construction during September.
- Survey: CAINTRA Nuevo León, September 2026.
- New orders: 50.40 points, up 2.16; first time above 50 in 2026.
- Production: 50.65 points; capacity utilization: 50.30; inventories: 50.76.
- Number-of-workers indicator: 49.72 points.
- Exports: 49.12; imports: 49.58; both remained below 50.
- Weak economic activity was cited by 40%; insecurity by 17%.
- Machinery, equipment, or construction investment was reported by 24% of companies.