Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data Shows 14.5% Drop in December 2025

On December 2025, Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data showed that automakers operating manufacturing plants in the country shipped 227,262 vehicles abroad, marking a 14.5 percent decline compared with 265,954 units in December 2024, reflecting a slower year-end export environment for the Mexican automotive industry.
The Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data highlights that while overall volumes fell, several global OEMs were still able to post strong shipment growth, supported by product mix, North American demand, and model-specific momentum across key export markets.
OEMs Recording Growth in Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data
Despite the broader decline, multiple automakers increased their export volumes during December, according to Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data, indicating competitive strength in certain segments.
Key OEMs that posted export growth included:

• Toyota – up 29.4 percent to 26,562 units

• Audi – up 13.3 percent to 10,522 units

• Mercedes-Benz – up 11.2 percent to 5,734 units

• Chrysler – up 8.7 percent to 29,437 units

• Ford – up 8.3 percent to 32,493 units

• Volkswagen – up 1.2 percent to 17,583 units

• Kia – up 0.4 percent to 15,431 units

Acura also marked a milestone by starting manufacturing and export operations in Mexico during the year, shipping 1,941 vehicles in December 2025.
Brands Facing Declines Under Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data
Several large-volume manufacturers recorded sharp year-on-year export drops in December, contributing to the overall contraction reflected in the Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data.
OEMs with reduced shipments included:

• Mazda – down 73.9 percent to 2,791 units

• Nissan – down 47.7 percent to 18,542 units

• Honda – down 45.5 percent to 10,216 units

• BMW Group – down 27.0 percent to 6,251 units

• General Motors – down 26.5 percent to 49,759 units

These declines indicate ongoing production adjustments, model transitions, and demand fluctuations in key overseas markets.
Full-Year Performance from Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data
For the full year 2025, total exports reached 3,385,785 vehicles, which was 2.7 percent lower than in 2024, according to Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data, signaling a mild but broad-based annual contraction.
Automakers that recorded full-year export growth included:

• Toyota – up 30.1 percent to 318,812 units

• Ford – up 11.4 percent to 423,283 units

• Kia – up 5.4 percent to 217,440 units

These companies benefited from stable North American demand and well-aligned production strategies.
OEMs with Annual Export Declines
Several major exporters posted lower full-year volumes compared with 2024, based on the Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data.

• Mazda – down 37.6 percent to 88,576 units

• Honda – down 20.5 percent to 184,745 units

• Volkswagen – down 16.2 percent to 273,410 units

• Mercedes-Benz – down 13.6 percent to 55,137 units

• Nissan – down 12.2 percent to 401,242 units

• BMW Group – down 7.3 percent to 91,490 units

• Chrysler – down 4.9 percent to 336,149 units

• Audi – down 2.2 percent to 140,687 units

• General Motors – down 1.0 percent to 822,858 units

Export Markets Shaping Mexico Light Vehicle Exports INEGI Data
The geographic distribution of exports also shifted during 2025. Shipments to the United States fell 4.2 percent to 2,653,897 units, while exports to Canada jumped 27.9 percent to 376,251 units. In contrast, volumes shipped to Germany declined 17.5 percent to 104,334 units.
These movements underline how Mexico’s automotive export sector is being reshaped by regional demand patterns, making market diversification increasingly critical for manufacturers operating in the country.