Situated just south of California, Baja California is a bustling national and global electronics hub in Mexico. This western state is home to over 200 companies in the electronics sector, employing more than 92,000 individuals. The vibrant electronics, medical device, aerospace, and defense manufacturing clusters are primarily concentrated in the northern border cities of Tijuana, Mexicali, and Tecate.
In Tijuana alone, the manufacturing industry accounts for 51% of formal employment, demonstrating the city’s capabilities and attractiveness to both US and international firms considering expansion in Mexico. As Alonso Cervera of Credit Suisse highlights, Tijuana is a prime example of the growth potential offered by Mexico’s thriving electronics industry, where brainpower is available at competitive prices.
Some of the major companies operating in Baja California include Conesys, FOXCONN, Panasonic, Gulfstream/General Dynamics, Plantronics, Samsung, and SMK Electronics. These industry giants produce a wide range of products such as electrical connectors for aerospace, televisions, telecommunications accessories, wiring harnesses, sheet metal components, sub-assemblies, communication headsets, and remote controls. Baja California’s dynamic electronics industry continues to flourish, setting the stage for future growth and innovation.
Key Electronics Plants in the Region
- Foxconn – Tijuana (Televisions, Car Stereos, Modular Sound Systems)
- Panasonic – Tijuana (Televisions, Telephones, and Telecommunications Accessories)
- Samsung – Tijuana (Televisions)
- SMK Electronics – Tijuana (Remote Controls)
- Gulfstream/General Dynamics – Mexicali (Wiring Harnesses, Sheet Metal Components, Sub-Assemblies)
- Plantronics – Tijuana (Communications Headsets)
- Conesys – Tecate (Electrical Connectors for Aerospace and Defense manufacturing)