Mexico’s auto parts output hit a record high in July, but assembled vehicle production and exports are declining
As the main supplier of auto parts to the United States, Mexico accounted for 43.6% of total U.S. imports of parts and components in July, and Mexico's cumulative Jan-July auto parts production reached US $74.68 billion, an 8.8% increase compared to the first seven months of 2025. The post Mexico’s auto parts output hit a record high in July, but assembled vehicle production and exports are…
In July, Mexico's auto parts industry achieved a record-high production output of US $10.85 billion, marking a 7.15% increase compared to the previous year. The nation remains the primary provider of auto parts to the United States, contributing 43.6% of total U.S. imports in July. Cumulative auto parts production through July 2026 reached US $74.68 billion, an 8.8% surge compared to the same period in 2025, despite the U.S. reducing its purchases from around the world due to its own auto industry challenges.
However, Mexico's automotive sector faced a significant downturn in September. Vehicle assembly production plummeted by 15.1% year-on-year, with manufacturers producing 301,803 light vehicles, down from 355,589 units in September 2025. This decline, the steepest since November 2021, was accompanied by a 11.8% reduction in exports to other countries, the largest decrease since December of the previous year.
The auto sector's export volume reached 277,369 units in September, a 11.85% drop, marking the lowest September figure since 2021.
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