August data confirmed that the heavy vehicle industry is going through one of its most challenging periods. Wholesale orders fell sharply, highlighting the fragility of demand and the need to rethink strategies toward the end of the year, according to the Monthly Statistical Report of the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) .
The contraction was replicated in production lines and shipments abroad . During August, 8,187 units were assembled, a 62.4% drop compared to the same month last year; in the cumulative January-August period , production was 99,306 vehicles, 31.6% less than the same period in 2024 .
In parallel, exports totaled 6,605 units , which implied a fall of 59.4% in the month and 25.8% in the accumulated period .
The United States remained the top destination, with 78,283 vehicles in eight months, albeit down 26.5 percent.
The domestic market also felt the blow. Retail sales closed August at 3,356 units, 37.9% less than a year earlier , and accumulated 27,282 in the first eight months, representing a 26.5 percent drop.
For Cristina Vázquez, coordinator of Economic Studies at the Mexican Association of Automotive Dealers (AMDA) , this performance reflects the eighth consecutive negative annual rate in 2025 and confirms the market’s slowdown trend.
At the same time, the import of used heavy vehicles from the United States added pressure to the sector.
Between January and July, 14,464 units were imported, a 22% drop compared to 2024. However, the ratio between new and used vehicles maintains the worrying trend previously mentioned by ANPACT: for every 100 new vehicles sold, 60 used vehicles are imported.
Presenting the results, Rogelio Arzate, executive president of ANPACT, warned that the situation reflects the volatility of international trade and tariff uncertainty. “The key is to strengthen our domestic market through a swift and effective vehicle renewal, allowing us to modernize the fleet with more efficient, safer, and less polluting vehicles,” he stated.
The leader emphasized the urgency of promoting financing schemes and tax incentives to replace older units and curb the entry of used vehicles. “This practice represents a setback in road safety, environmental sustainability, and the country’s competitiveness,” he emphasized.
The industry will have the opportunity to outline proposals and build bridges with authorities and transporters in search of a change of direction at Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025 , from November 12 to 14 in Guadalajara.
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