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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%).

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%).

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.

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.

Mexico’s car exports climbed 4.2% year-over-year in March 2026, totaling 310,205 units after a 4.4% drop in February. The increase was driven by strong performances from General Motors (+7.0% to 79,284 units), Volkswagen (+67.3% to 33,124), Audi (+209.5% to 17,911), and KIA (+20.3% to 19,939). However, exports declined for Nissan (-31.4% to 28,129), Stellantis (-3.2% to 30,235), and Toyota (-16.2% to 22,004). In the first quarter of 2026, total car exports rose 2.5% to 795,631 units.

Auto exports in Mexico slipped by 4.4% year-on-year to 247,945 units in February 2026, after a 2.3% rise in the prior month. Several companies recorded declines, including General Motors (-9.5% to 57,473), Ford Motor (-9.4% to 28,958), Nissan (-26.8% to 27,800), Mazda (-38.6% to 7,115), Mercedes-Benz Group (-28.4% to 2,832) and BMW (-96.6% to 288). In the first two months of 2026, exports rose by 1.4% to 485,426 units. The United States was the main destination, accounting for 75.7% of total, followed by Canada (12.1%) and Germany (3.3%).

The exports of autos from Mexico plunged by 14.6% to 227,262 units in December of 2025, extending the 3.5% decline to mark the sharpest drop since 2021. The decrease reflected the impact of tariffs by the US government on Mexican autos and parts, which is a key manufacturing hub for global brands that sell to the US. Exports plunged for Nissan (-47.7% to 18,542), General Motors (-26.5% to 49,759), and Honda (-45.5% 10,216). For the full year, auto exports from Mexico fell by 2.68%.

Mexico’s car exports fell 3.5% year-on-year to 279,342 units in November 2025, following a 5.5% drop in October. Shipments declined sharply for Mazda (-73.2% to 3,523 units), Honda (-66.1% to 7,147), Nissan (-38.5% to 23,008), and Stellantis (-10.1% to 27,653). In contrast, exports surged for Ford (89.3% to 33,709), Toyota (18.1% to 31,777), and Volkswagen (9.2% to 27,794). Year-to-date, exports were down 1.6%. The US remained the top destination for light-vehicle shipments, accounting for 78.6%.

Mexico’s car exports fell 5.5% year-on-year to 314227 units in October 2025, following a 0.3% decrease in September. Exports fell for Volkswagen (-7.4% to 28451), Nissan (-52.6% to 21264), Honda (-23.5% to 17300), Audi (-9.6% to 15711) and BMW Group (-23.3% to 11992). Year-to-date, auto exports fell around 1.5% to 2.881 million units.

Mexico’s car exports rose by 1.4% year-on-year to 296,796 units in August 2025, following a 7.9% advance in the prior month. This marked the third consecutive monthly increase, but the slowest in the current streak. Shipments grew significantly for BMW Group (+34.9% vs 7,989), Nissan (+34.4% to 37,549), Stellantis (+28.6% to 37,736), Ford Motor (+22.6% to 37,778) and Audi (+21.6% to 15,266), but declined sharply for Mercedes-Benz Group (-33.8% to 2,838), Honda (-24.6% to 15,064), Volkswagen (-18.7% to 28,502) and General Motors (-14.2% to 64,062). Year-to-date, auto exports fell around 1% to 2.25 million units. The US accounted for 79% of Mexico's vehicle shipments in the first eight months of the year, with 1.78 million units.

Mexico’s car exports climbed by 7.9% year-on-year to 289,598 units in July 2025, following a 14% jump in the prior month. Among the main exporters, shipments increased primarily for Volkswagen (+30.6% to 30,682), Stellantis (+24.3% to 32,479) and General Motors (+22% to 69,707). However, steep declines were recorded for BMW Group (-38.2% to 7,210), Honda (-20.9% to 20,233) and Mercedes-Benz (-17.7% to 6,082). In the first seven months of 2025, exports fell by 1.4% to 1.96 million units. The United States was the main destination, accounting for 79.3% of total, followed by Canada (10.9%) and Germany (2.8%).

Mexico's car exports shrank by 2.9% year-on-year to 301,112 units in May 2025, after a 10.9% slump in April, amid easing pressure from US trade tariffs. Shipments declined primarily for Mazda (-63.1% to 3,435), Volkswagen (-32.4% to 16,689), General Motors (-18.4% to 69,987), Audi (-10.3% to 15,519) and Stellantis (-7.7% to 30,916). On the other hand, the biggest increases were observed for Toyota (+29.6% to 28,410), Hinda (+28.7% to 18,053) and KIA (+15.2% to 19,492). Year-to-date, car exports are down 6.3% at 1,334,667 units. The US accounted for 81% of Mexico's vehicle shipments in the first five months of the year.

Mexico's car exports rose 3.8% year-on-year to 296,9640 units in March 2025, following a 9.2% drop in February. Among the main exporting brands, shipments increased mainly to Toyota (43.6%, to 25,529), Ford (26.8 to 37,235) and General Motors (12.6%, to 74,063) but fell for VW (-26% to 19,801), Mazda (-20.1% to 11,596), and Nissan (-14.2% to 41,020). Considering the first three months of 2025, exports declined 6% to 775,866. The United States was the main destination for light vehicle exports, accounting for 83% of total shipments, followed by Canada (8.6%).

Mexico’s auto exports dropped by 5.8% from a year earlier to 265,954 units in December 2024, following a 2.9% increase in the previous month. Among major export brands, shipments plummeted for Mazda (-37.4% to 10,692), BMW Group (-26.5% to 8,561), and Audi (-40.9% to 9,288), Mercedes Benz (-26.9% to 5,156), and General Motors (-6.9% to 67,694). On the other hand, exports rose for Nissan (+2.4% to 35,459), Honda (+33.7% to 18,760).