Mexico Auto Parts Industry Production Hits $63.8B in 2026

Mexico Auto Parts Production Reaches USD 63.8 Billion

Mexico Auto Parts Industry production reached USD 63.8 billion during the first six months of 2026, marking a 9.1% increase from a year earlier, according to data published by the National Auto Parts Industry Association (INA) on September 7. The result points to continued expansion across the country’s automotive component manufacturing base, with electrical components remaining the largest production category. Gasoline engines also recorded significant growth, while strong output from major manufacturing states supported the sector’s overall performance during the six-month period.

Electrical Components Lead Production Growth

Electrical components generated USD 12.4 billion in production during the first half of 2026, representing a 10.8% year-over-year increase and making the category the largest contributor among the reported segments. Gasoline engines delivered the strongest growth among the major categories, rising 38.2% to USD 3.96 billion. These figures show that Mexico’s component industry expanded through both its established electrical business and faster-growing gasoline engine production, with each category contributing differently to the sector’s overall increase during the first six months of the year.

Regional Production Leaders in Mexico

Production remained concentrated in several major automotive manufacturing states. Coahuila led with a 15.8% share and USD 10.0 billion in output, followed by Guanajuato at 13.5% and USD 8.6 billion, while Nuevo Leon accounted for 13.2% and USD 8.4 billion. The results underline the importance of these established manufacturing centers to national auto parts production. Together, the three states represented the largest reported production shares during the first six months of 2026 and supported the sector’s broader production expansion.

State-Level Auto Parts Production in H1 2026

The leading production states accounted for substantial portions of Mexico’s total auto parts output during the first six months of 2026. Coahuila maintained the largest individual share, while Guanajuato and Nuevo Leon followed closely based on their respective production values and percentages.

Trade Surplus Strengthens Export Position

The sector generated a trade surplus of USD 18.5 billion during the first six months of 2026. Exports reached USD 55.5 billion, compared with imports of USD 37.0 billion, highlighting the scale of cross-border automotive component trade. The United States remained particularly important to Mexico’s export activity, with Mexico supplying 44.6% of all U.S. auto parts imports during the period. The export performance reinforces the importance of automotive components to Mexico’s broader manufacturing and international trade position.

Foreign Investment Rises 31.3%

Foreign investment provided another source of momentum for the sector. Mexico’s auto parts industry attracted USD 1.6 billion in foreign direct investment during the first six months of 2026, representing a 31.3% increase compared with the same period last year. The investment increase occurred alongside higher production and substantial exports, indicating continued investor participation in the country’s component manufacturing base. For suppliers and manufacturers operating across Mexico, the combination of production growth, trade activity, and increased foreign direct investment remains a significant feature of the sector’s performance.

North American Integration Remains Central

INA said the U.S. automotive market remains the primary destination for Mexican auto parts exports. The association also emphasized that maintaining an interdependent relationship among the United States, Mexico, and Canada provides certainty for the country’s auto parts industry. That regional connection remains central to the sector’s export-oriented model because a substantial portion of Mexican component output is tied to demand from the North American automotive market. INA’s assessment therefore places continued regional integration at the center of the industry’s outlook.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The production increase, stronger exports, and higher foreign direct investment reinforce Mexico’s importance within the North American automotive supply network, while the concentration of output in leading manufacturing states highlights where much of the sector’s capacity is based. Continued access to the U.S. automotive market and an interdependent relationship with the United States and Canada could remain important for sustaining export activity and investment. For component manufacturers and suppliers, the combination of rising production and trade performance suggests that maintaining regional integration and manufacturing capacity will remain central to the sector’s near-term development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Mexico’s auto parts production value in the first half of 2026?
Mexico’s auto parts industry produced USD 63.8 billion in the first six months of 2026, representing a 9.1% increase from the same period last year. Electrical components were the largest production segment at USD 12.4 billion, while gasoline engines recorded the strongest growth among major categories, rising 38.2% to USD 3.96 billion. The sector also posted an USD 18.5 billion trade surplus, supported by USD 55.5 billion in exports and USD 37.0 billion in imports. Mexico supplied 44.6% of U.S. auto parts imports and attracted USD 1.6 billion in foreign direct investment.