Texas Border Markets: Growth Meets Uncertainty

The latest from Savills Research reveals a surge in trade and industrial development along the Texas-Mexico border—fueled by 9.5 million container crossings and $540B in import/export value last year alone.

But with USMCA renegotiations on the horizon and tariff risks re-emerging, these high-growth hubs are at a strategic crossroads.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Laredo’s industrial pipeline is now 16% of total inventory—topping even Austin.
• Container crossings jumped 61% YoY, reshaping demand for logistics infrastructure.
• Speculative construction is rising, even as occupiers pause on long-term decisions.