mexico still represents an attractive marketplace for exporting microelectronic components the market has recovered somewhat from 2000 2002 economic slowdown which dampened overall demand microelectronics sector renewed growth in 2003 coupled with proximity of us suppliers to mexican and low transportation costs contributes dominant position top five electronic imported are integrated circuits cathode ray tubes printed switches relays plugs capacitors under nafta it is advantageous businesses import affords virtually duty free trade improved customs procedures addition geographic allows short lead time lower 3 4 asia pacific china its rapidly growing export industries combined swelling deficits been viewed as a serious competitor recent years forging economy future power exports domestic expanding very quickly accession wto s emerging poses abundance opportunities foreign exporters one fastest
