Auto Parts Production in Mexico Reaches Record Levels

Auto parts production in Mexico reached a value of 31,185 million dollars (mdd) during the first quarter of the year, a figure that represents a 9.58% increase compared to the same period in 2025, and marks the highest level on record for a three-month period, according to the National Auto Parts Industry Association (INA), based on data from INEGI.

According to the agency, this trend was driven by the stability of the U.S. automotive industry, whose assembly plants are the primary destination for components produced in Mexico.

In March alone, the INA reported, auto parts production reached 10,918 million dollars, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.93%.

One of the most dynamic segments was electrical parts, which account for nearly one-fifth (19.6%) of national production and whose value rose to 6,102 mdd in the first quarter—an 11.6% increase compared to the same period a year ago.

However, this performance was surpassed by the production of gasoline engines, which surged by 42% to reach a value of 1,867 mdd. It is worth noting that this result coincides with the start of operations by Hyundai in Nuevo León for the manufacture of hybrid powertrains.

Other components that remain significant in the domestic industry include transmissions and clutches, which reached a value of $2,936 mdd; fabrics, carpets, and seats, totaling $2,829 mdd; and engine parts, which amounted to $2,494 mdd.

In terms of regional performance, the central region of the country recorded the highest growth, with production totaling 4,656 mdd—a 10.38% increase compared to last year.

The Bajío region, on the other hand, reported a production value of 11,267 mdd, representing 9.88% growth, while the northern region of the country recorded 13,671 million dollars, an increase of 8.52%.

The three states with the highest production were Coahuila, with 4,860 mdd—accounting for 15.6% of the total—followed by Guanajuato, with 4,279 mdd (13.7%), and Nuevo León, with 4,049 mdd, representing 13% of the national total.

According to the INA, the auto parts sector’s trade balance maintained a surplus of $9,973 million, resulting from $27,124 million in exports and $17,152 million in imports.

Eighty-seven point three percent of the components shipped abroad were destined for the United States. These products account for 45% of all auto parts imported by the United States, consolidating Mexico’s position as its leading supplier.

Regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the agency reported that the sector attracted 434 mdd during the first three months of this year, of which 44% came from the United States, followed by Germany and Japan with 19.8% and 15.9% of the total, respectively.

Nuevo León accounted for 26.3% of this FDI, followed by Chihuahua with 14.2% and Coahuila with 11.6%.