Querétaro, second in auto parts production

QUERETARO - Querétaro reaffirms its position as one of the leading auto parts producers in Mexico. According to the latest data from the National Auto Parts Industry (INA), the state is among the main producers in the Bajío region, ranking second only to Guanajuato.

The North, Bajío and Central regions of the country account for approximately 95% of domestic auto parts production. Within this panorama, Querétaro stands out for its growth in the sector.

From January to May 2024, auto parts production in Queretaro increased by 9.93%, from US$3,9 billion to US$4.2 billion compared to the same period of the previous year.

In the dynamic Bajío region, Querétaro consolidated its position as the second largest auto parts producer, with total production of US$4.2 billion. Guanajuato leads the region with $US7.3 billion.

Following Querétaro, San Luis Potosí registers US$3.7 billion, Aguascalientes US$2.2 billion and Jalisco US$1.5 billion. Likewise, the Bajío region as a whole contributes 36.1% of Mexico's total auto parts production.

In comparison, the North of the country, which generates 43.3% of auto parts, has Coahuila as its largest producer, with US$7.9 billion.

While in the Central zone, which represents 15.5% of production, the State of Mexico leads with US$3.3 billion.