Mexico’s car exports fell 11.8% year over year to 277,369 units in September 2026, following a 1.3% increase in August. Export volumes declined most for Mercedes-Benz (100%), followed by Nissan (33%) and Stellantis (20.4%). Mexico’s auto sector remains affected by uncertainty over US trade policy, as most vehicle shipments are destined for the US. The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on multiple trading partners, while the US did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form during the agreement’s 2026 joint review. The pact remains in force pending resolution of outstanding issues or termination, while the US and Mexico continue bilateral negotiations, including on automobiles. Auto shipments also fell for Ford Motor (-13.2%), Honda (-17.7%), Acura (-9.9%), Audi (-18.6%), Toyota (-6.2%) and Volkswagen (-3.5%). source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Auto Exports in Mexico increased to 300.48 Thousand Units in August from 261.53 Thousand Units in July of 2026. Auto Exports in Mexico averaged 148.03 Thousand Units from 1988 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 354.26 Thousand Units in September of 2025 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 October of 2026.

Auto Exports in Mexico increased to 300.48 Thousand Units in August from 261.53 Thousand Units in July of 2026. Auto Exports in Mexico is expected to be 300.00 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
2026-09-07 12:00 PM
Auto Exports YoY
Aug 1.3% -9.7% -3.4%
2026-10-07 12:00 PM
Auto Exports YoY
Sep -11.9% 1.3% -2.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Auto Exports YoY 277.37 300.48 Thousand Units Sep 2026
Balance of Trade 605.00 -848.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Exports 78010.45 81420.02 USD Million Aug 2026
Imports 77405.10 82267.60 USD Million Aug 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
277.37 300.48 354.26 9.50 1988 - 2026 Thousand Units Monthly
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Mexico Car Exports Post Sharp Drop
Mexico’s car exports fell 11.8% year over year to 277,369 units in September 2026, following a 1.3% increase in August. Export volumes declined most for Mercedes-Benz (100%), followed by Nissan (33%) and Stellantis (20.4%). Mexico’s auto sector remains affected by uncertainty over US trade policy, as most vehicle shipments are destined for the US. The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on multiple trading partners, while the US did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form during the agreement’s 2026 joint review. The pact remains in force pending resolution of outstanding issues or termination, while the US and Mexico continue bilateral negotiations, including on automobiles. Auto shipments also fell for Ford Motor (-13.2%), Honda (-17.7%), Acura (-9.9%), Audi (-18.6%), Toyota (-6.2%) and Volkswagen (-3.5%).
2026-10-07
Mexico Auto Exports Rise in August
Mexico’s car exports rose 1.3% year-on-year to 300,475 units in August 2026, following a 9.7% decline in July. Export volumes increased most for BMW Group (31.4%), followed by General Motors (16.8%) and Stellantis (15%). Still, Mexico’s auto sector remains affected by uncertainty over US trade policies, as 76.3% of auto shipments are destined for the US. 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. Auto shipments fell most for Mercedes-Benz (-95.3%), Ford Motor (-41.3%), and Mazda (-25.2%).
2026-09-07
Mexico Auto Exports Fall Again in July
Mexico's car exports fell 9.7% year-on-year to 261,534 units in July 2026, following a 9.2% decline in June. 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 (-97.7%), Nissan (-75.6%), Mazda (-35.4%), and Honda (-21.3%).
2026-08-07