The end of 2025 left the automotive industry facing an environment that demands adjustments and coordination in the face of emerging global and regional challenges. Consolidation within the sector and collaborative work among the various stakeholders will be key to navigating 2026, in a context that will require unity and adaptation, stated Rogelio Garza Garza, executive president of the Mexican Automotive Industry Association (AMIA) .
According to the agency’s figures, light vehicle production reached 3,953,494 units in 2025 , representing a 0.9% drop compared to 2024.
In December 2025, manufacturing totaled 243,961 units , with an annual growth of 8.5%, which allowed for a partial moderation of the contraction observed throughout the past year, Garza Garza explained during the presentation of results.
Regarding exports , the CEO of AMIA indicated that just over 3.3 million light vehicles were shipped abroad last year, a figure that represented a 2.7 percent year-on-year decrease. For the last month of 2025, exports totaled 227,262 units, a 14.5 percent drop compared to December 2024.
Regarding the domestic market , Garza Garza explained that light vehicle sales grew 1.4% during 2025, based on information reported to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) . However, he clarified that, when considering brands that do not report directly to Inegi, the Mexican Association of Automotive Distributors (AMDA) estimated growth of approximately 5% in domestic sales, a difference due to the scope of the statistical sources used.
Regarding 2026, he emphasized that the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be a determining factor for the industry. In this context, he stated that legal certainty, clear rules, and a favorable investment environment are key elements for maintaining the competitiveness of the Mexican automotive sector.
He also addressed the tariff and regulatory measures implemented by the federal government, noting that AMIA supports the tariff modification decree announced by the Ministry of Economy , as it seeks to strengthen industries that invest and produce in Mexico. However, he pointed out that there are still no estimates on the specific impact these measures could have on brands from countries with which Mexico does not have a trade agreement.
Garza Garza emphasized the importance of continuing to promote supplier development and regional integration of the supply chain, as well as coordination between industry and authorities, to face the challenges of the international environment and consolidate Mexico as a strategic player in the automotive sector in North America .
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