Auto parts production in Mexico reached a value of 31,185 million dollars during the first quarter of the year, a figure that represents a 9.58% increase compared to the same period in 2025, and marks the highest level on record for a three-month period, according to the National Auto Parts Industry Association (INA), based on data from INEGI.
According to the agency, this trend was driven by the stability of the U.S. automotive industry, whose assembly plants are the primary destination for components produced in Mexico.
In March alone, the INA reported, auto parts production reached 10,918 million dollars, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.93%.
One of the most dynamic sectors is electrical components, which account for nearly one-fifth (19.6%) of national production, and whose value rose to 6,102 millidra in the first quarter—an increase of 11.6% compared to the same period last year.
Other components that remain important in domestic industry include transmissions and clutches, valued at $2,936 per month; fabrics, carpets, and seats, valued at $2,829 per month; and engine parts, valued at $2,494 per month.
In terms of regional performance, the central region of the country recorded the highest growth, with production totaling 4,656 million dollars—a 10.38% increase compared to last year.
In comparison, the Bayeo region reported a production value of US$11,267 million, representing a growth of 9.88%, while the northern region of the country reported a production value of US$13,671 million, representing an increase of 8.52%.
The three states with the highest production were Coahuila, with 4,860 million dollars—accounting for 15.6% of the total—followed by Guanajuato, with 4,279 million dollars (13.7%), and Nuevo León, with 4,049 million dollars, representing 13% of the national total.
According to the INA, the trade balance in the auto parts industry remained in surplus at $9.973 billion, driven by $27.124 billion in exports and $17.152 billion in imports.
Eighty-seven point three percent of the components shipped abroad were destined for the United States. These products account for 45% of all auto parts imported by the United States, consolidating Mexico’s position as its leading supplier.
Regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the agency reported that in the first three months of this year, the industry attracted $434 trillion, of which 44% came from the United States, followed by Germany and Japan, accounting for 19.8% and 15.9% of the total, respectively.
Nuevo León accounted for 26.3% of this FDI, followed by Chihuahua with 14.2% and Coahuila with 11.6%.
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