Mexico's car exports fell 9.2% year-on-year to 301,009 units in June 2026 after rising 1.7% in May. The decline reflected continued uncertainty in the auto sector as changing US trade policies clouded manufacturers' export plans. US President Trump in his second term imposed a series of tariffs on multiple countries, including Mexico. The Trump administration also decided not to renew the USMCA, the agreement will remain in force for another decade unless a member withdraws, but with annual reviews that could lead to significant changes. The US and Mexico also continue bilateral trade negotiations. Export volumes declined sharply for Mercedes (-64.5%), Audi (-55.7%), Nissan (-46.2%), Mazda (-24.6%), Volkswagen (-20.2%), Ford (-15.2%), and Acura (-13.1%). source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Auto Exports in Mexico increased to 306.29 Thousand Units in May from 286.32 Thousand Units in April of 2026. Auto Exports in Mexico averaged 147.09 Thousand Units from 1988 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 332.36 Thousand Units in October of 2024 and a record low of 9.50 Thousand Units in September of 1989. This page provides - Mexico Auto Exports- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Mexico Auto Exports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Auto Exports in Mexico increased to 306.29 Thousand Units in May from 286.32 Thousand Units in April of 2026. Auto Exports in Mexico is expected to be 290.00 Thousand Units by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Mexico Auto Exports is projected to trend around 350.00 Thousand Units in 2027 and 330.00 Thousand Units in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-08 12:00 PM
Auto Exports YoY
May 1.7% 11.4% 1.6%
2026-07-07 12:00 PM
Auto Exports YoY
Jun -9.20% 1.7% -4.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Auto Exports YoY 301.01 306.29 Thousand Units Jun 2026
Balance of Trade 2259.00 4520.00 USD Million May 2026
Exports 69544.00 72041.80 USD Million May 2026
Imports 67285.00 67521.80 USD Million May 2026


Mexico Auto Exports
In Mexico, auto exports refers to total exports of vehicles. The Mexican automotive sector exports 70% of its production to the US.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
301.01 306.29 332.36 9.50 1988 - 2026 Thousand Units Monthly
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Mexico Car Exports Fall Sharply in June
Mexico's car exports fell 9.2% year-on-year to 301,009 units in June 2026 after rising 1.7% in May. The decline reflected continued uncertainty in the auto sector as changing US trade policies clouded manufacturers' export plans. US President Trump in his second term imposed a series of tariffs on multiple countries, including Mexico. The Trump administration also decided not to renew the USMCA, the agreement will remain in force for another decade unless a member withdraws, but with annual reviews that could lead to significant changes. The US and Mexico also continue bilateral trade negotiations. Export volumes declined sharply for Mercedes (-64.5%), Audi (-55.7%), Nissan (-46.2%), Mazda (-24.6%), Volkswagen (-20.2%), Ford (-15.2%), and Acura (-13.1%).
2026-07-07
Mexico Auto Exports Rise 1.7% YoY
Mexico’s car exports edged up 1.7% year-over-year to 306,288 units in May 2026, following an 11.42% surge in April. Exports rose for Stellantis (63.6%), VW (52.5%), Mercedes (5.4%) and Mazda (72.5%). In contrast, exports fell for GM (-0.9%), Ford (-18.3%), Nissan (-19.6%), Toyota (-1%) and Audi (-23.8%). In the first five months of the year, Mexico’s vehicle exports totalled 1,388,236 units, 4% higher than in the same period of 2025, with the US accounting for 75.4% of total exports while Canada and Germany followed with 12.5% and 3% respectively.
2026-06-08
Mexico Car Exports Rise Sharply in April
Mexico’s car exports rose 11.4% year-over-year to 286,317 units in April 2026, following a 4.2% increase in March. The growth was driven by strong export performances from Stellantis (131.2%), Audi (66.5%), BMW Group (58.8%), Volkswagen (44.2%), Mazda (29.3%), and Kia (21.9%). In contrast, exports declined for Acura (-26.3%), Ford (-1.8%), General Motors (-11.1%), Mercedes-Benz (-1.3%), Nissan (-17.3%), and Toyota (-1.2%). In the first four months of the year, Mexico’s vehicle exports totaled 1,081,948 units.
2026-05-11