Mexico City has a population of more than 20 million inhabitants, which on average is around a density of 66.71 citizens per hectare. In this city, multiple commercial activities are developed that generate an impact on the consumption habits of citizens that increased during the pandemic.

The e-commerce Institute and the Mexican Online Sales Association (AMVO), through a docuserie, mentioned that electronic commerce in CDMX increased by 81%. This compared to 2020 and 2019; However, it is assured that during 2021 the activity will continue to rise.

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The most relevant factors that achieved this digital transformation were omnichannel, changes in consumer habits, operation and logistics. Likewise, new corporate models, the role of the marketplace and new business models encouraged this growth.

In this way, logistics, e-commerce and retailers play a fundamental role in the industrial demand developed in 2021.

In Solili monitoring data, CDMX reported a cumulative figure of one million square meters, surpassed by Monterrey in the entire country.

The closure of large warehouse areas in areas surrounding the city and the important activity in areas such as Vallejo, represent 22.5% of the gross demand during 3Q2021.

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At the end of the quarter, Vallejo, Toluca y Tepotzotlán, accumulated 84% of the demand, being the logistics sector the one with the highest participation.

It is expected that by 2022 the e-commerce industry will strengthen, which will grow with logistics models for the distribution of merchandise in record time.

This business model generates advantages such as distance, which provides greater security for the buyer and cost savings for companies.

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