Mexico’s light vehicle exports declined by 6% in the quarter of 2025, and the Q1 exports were 775,866 units, compared to the same period last year, said the National Statistics Agency, InEGI.
The same Monthly surveyOvarian Light Vehicle Department (RAIVL) -It provides information on the sale, production and export of light vehicles in Mexico-Mxico’s vehicle exports have suffered a bad decline for a period of 2021 to three months. Exports in Q1 have declined by 14.1% in the Gov -19 infection.
The fall of mild vehicle exports was in line with the rise of overall production. The most recent report shows that Mexico’s automotive industry produces 973,485 light vehicle units in Q1, which indicates an increase of 4.8% compared to January-March 2024. Light trucks are 76.1% of the total production number, while the remaining are from automobile production.
The United States is a major place for Mexico’s light vehicles, which contributes to 83% of the export market. Meanwhile, 365,025 vehicles were sold locally, indicating an increase of 3.33% compared to the Q1 of 2024.
In March alone, exports increased 3.8% to 296,964 units compared to the same month in 2024, which was the highest person since March 2019. Mexico’s light vehicle production increased by 12.1% to 338,669 units.
However, March progress could not compensate for the negative statistics found in January and February, which accuses them of the uncertainty around the beginning of the threats – and then implement the US charges.
Impact of fees on vehicle export
For the fifth consecutive year in 2024, Mexico expanded its role in the US import market. The Worth Vehicle exports to the United States were US $ 181.4 billion in 2024 and contributed 38.5% of the US market for automobiles, which was 37.8% in 2023.
However, Always changing fee situation has caused its effect. Mexico’s vehicle industry has begun to consider their investment options, when US President Donald Trump’s global fee rules are part of the global payment rules but significant exemption. A major vehicle manufacturer – Stellantis – Recently announced suspension of the production of some models in Mexico.
On the other hand, the Japanese Manufacturer Nissan has announced that it is planning to stick with its current manufacturing and investment plans for Mexico Despite the new charges on imported vehicles.
