In 2025, marked by trade uncertainty stemming from tariffs imposed by the United States, imported light vehicles of Chinese origin consolidated a 20.1% share of the Mexican market , with 306,351 units sold
With these figures, China reaffirmed its position as the main source of light vehicles in Mexico , surpassing its competitors such as the United States, which only reached 8.3% market share in Mexico with 126,204 units sold.
Brazil ranked third with 7.7% , selling 117,806 units; followed by India, with a 7.3% share , totaling 111,174 units, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .
An analysis by T21 Business Intelligence identified that brands with units imported from China to Mexico had mixed performance in 2025. General Motors (GM) showed its leadership in the sector, despite a slight annual decline of 3.6% , registering 126,946 units sold.
MG Motor positioned itself in second place, although it registered the steepest drop with a negative variation of 18.8% , placing 48,816 units in Mexico in 2025.
Meanwhile, KIA and Geely stood out for their dynamism last year. KIA registered a 9.1% increase , selling 29,541 Chinese-made vehicles in the country; while Geely had the most significant increase, at 237.4% , reaching 22,258 units.
Regarding models imported from China, the best-selling in 2025 was the Chevrolet Aveo, from GM, with 61,066 units . It was followed by the MG5, from MG Motor, with 21,132 units sold, and the Chevrolet Tornado Van, also from GM, with 18,982 units sold.
In Mexico , 1,524,722 light vehicles were sold in 2025 , of which 925,736 units were imported , a slight growth of 0.1% compared to 2024.
In this context, China reaffirmed its central role in the sector, despite a 1.3% contraction compared to 2014, when it registered 310,662 units. This performance anticipates a competitive realignment in the Mexican market , where it is estimated that Chinese-made vehicles will continue to expand their presence, despite a complex trade environment.
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