After a year impacted by tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, which significantly affected the automotive sector, this industry in Mexico closed 2025 with a significant milestone. The segment of light vehicles of Chinese origin achieved record market penetration, consolidating its presence in the national market with an 8.7 percent share .
The national automotive sector grew 1.31% annually in 2025, with 1,523,959 units sold, while Chinese brands advanced 7.09% in the same period , with a total of 132,265 units sold, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) and the Mexican Association of Automotive Distributors (AMDA) .
According to an analysis by T21 Business Intelligence , this growth reflects a sustained trend over the past four years. In 2022, Chinese brands represented just 5.7% of the market, with 62,629 units sold. This figure climbed to 8.0% in 2023, with 109,358 units, and to 8.2% in 2024, with 123,507 units , reaching a record high in 2025.
In terms of brands, MG Motor consolidated its position as the volume leader, with 48,816 units sold in 2025 and a 3.2% share of the total market ; followed by JAC with 24,445 units, equivalent to 1.6% of the market; while Great Wall Motor sold a total of 15,336 units, 1.0% of the market.
The biggest growth surprises came from Geely, which increased its sales by 237.4%, from 6,596 units in 2024 to 22,258 in 2025 , achieving a 1.5% market share. Changan also showed strong performance, selling 19,308 vehicles in 2025, equivalent to 1.3% of the market, representing a 184.4% increase compared to the 6,788 units registered in 2024.
In just three years, sales of light vehicles of Chinese origin increased by 111.1%, going from 62,629 units in 2022 to 132,265 in 2025 , which could be interpreted as the “Asian wave” on the country’s roads.
The tariffs imposed by the U.S. government created a challenging environment for the automotive industry in the region. However, far from hindering their progress, Chinese brands found fertile ground for expansion in Mexico . Sustained growth and diversification of their product offerings demonstrate that, despite external pressures, the Mexican market has become a strategic haven for these companies.
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