The production of cars in Mexico jumped 8.5% annually to 243,961 units in December of 2025, rebounding from the 8.4% contraction in the previous month. The increase took place after some volatility in the sector as tariffs on cars and parts by the United States injected uncertainty on demand for Mexico, a major production hub for US consumers. Most of the increase was seen for Ford (55.6% to 34,811) and Stellantis (28% to 33,412). Despite the late-year jump, total car production in 2025 was 0.9% lower than the previous year. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Car Production in Mexico decreased to 243.96 Thousand Units in December from 322.21 Thousand Units in November of 2025. Car Production in Mexico averaged 183.55 Thousand Units from 1988 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 382.10 Thousand Units in October of 2024 and a record low of 3.72 Thousand Units in April of 2020. This page provides - Mexico Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Mexico Car Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Car Production in Mexico decreased to 243.96 Thousand Units in December from 322.21 Thousand Units in November of 2025. Car Production in Mexico is expected to be 320.00 Thousand Units by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Mexico Car Production is projected to trend around 300.00 Thousand Units in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-09 12:00 PM
Auto Production YoY
Dec 8.5% -8.4% -5.0%
2026-02-10 12:00 PM
Auto Production YoY
Jan -2.7% 8.5% 1.9%
2026-03-09 12:00 PM
Auto Production YoY
Feb -2.7%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 48.40 48.60 points Jan 2026
Capacity Utilization 79.80 82.20 percent Nov 2025
Auto Production YoY 243.96 322.21 Thousand Units Dec 2025
Car Registrations 60744.00 65040.00 Units Jan 2026
Changes in Inventories 33922.30 36582.60 MXN Million Sep 2025
Industrial Production YoY 2.40 -0.70 percent Dec 2025
Industrial Production MoM 0.20 0.60 percent Dec 2025
Manufacturing Production 1.30 -2.10 percent Dec 2025
Gross Fixed Investment YoY -5.50 -6.80 percent Oct 2025
Total Vehicle Sales 133564.00 157754.00 Units Jan 2026


Mexico Car Production
In Mexico, Car Production refers to total production of vehicles.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
243.96 322.21 382.10 3.72 1988 - 2025 Thousand Units Monthly
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Mexico Auto Production Rebounds
The production of cars in Mexico jumped 8.5% annually to 243,961 units in December of 2025, rebounding from the 8.4% contraction in the previous month. The increase took place after some volatility in the sector as tariffs on cars and parts by the United States injected uncertainty on demand for Mexico, a major production hub for US consumers. Most of the increase was seen for Ford (55.6% to 34,811) and Stellantis (28% to 33,412). Despite the late-year jump, total car production in 2025 was 0.9% lower than the previous year.
2026-01-09
Mexican Vehicle Output Extends Declines
Mexico’s car production fell 8.4% year-on-year to 322,205 units in November 2025, deepening the 3.7% decline seen in October. Output dropped sharply for Honda (-76.4% to 4,085 units), Mazda (-33.4% to 12,574), Nissan (-17.6% to 50,052), and General Motors (-13.1% to 75,121). Smaller declines were also reported by KIA (-3.6% to 24,000) and Toyota (-2.5% to 24,204). In contrast, production rose at Ford (22% to 34,484), Volkswagen (13% to 33,056), and Stellantis (2.1% to 35,587). From January to November, total output reached 3.71 million units, down 1.5% from the same period in 2024.
2025-12-08
Mexico Car Output Falls in October
Mexico’s car production decreased 3.7% year-on-year to 367870 units in October 2025, following a 6.1% fall in September. Output dropped for Nissan (-17.4% to 58115), Ford Motor (-9.5% to 32921), Honda (-24.1% to 14323) and Mazda (-36.9% to 13353). On the other hand, production increased for General Motors (3% to 85385), and Stellantis (13.7% to 36597). From January to October, total output reached 3.367 million units, down 0.8% from the same period in 2024.
2025-11-07