Chinese automakers are consolidating their position in Mexico through various means, including localisation, private investment strategies, and local industry cooperation. According to data from the Mexican Light Vehicle Industry Registry (RAIAVL), five Chinese car brands—MG, JAC, Geely, Chery, and Omoda—sold a total of 101,078 vehicles in 2025.

Chinese automakers entered the Mexican market at different stages. MG officially began operations under SAIC Motor in 2020. JAC Motors entered the Mexican market in 2017 through a partnership with Giant Motors Latinoamérica, assembling vehicles in Sahagun, Hidalgo, and obtaining “Made in Mexico” (Hecho en México) certification through localized production. Geely Automobile began operations in 2023 as part of its global expansion plan. Chery Automobile entered the Mexican market in 2022, the same year its sub-brand Omoda also officially entered the Mexican market.

Chinese automakers continued their expansion in the first quarter of 2026. Data from Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INGEL) shows that Chinese car brands held an 11.2% market share between January and March, achieving parity with German automakers for the first time. The nine leading Chinese automakers sold a combined 42,808 vehicles, a 25.3% year-on-year increase.

Reports from the Mexican Association of Automobile Manufacturers (AMIA), the Mexican Association of Automobile Manufacturers (INA), and the Mexican Association of Automobile Dealers (AMDA) show that in the first quarter of 2026, cars manufactured in China accounted for 22.9% of domestic car sales in Mexico. If brands with undisclosed data are included, this figure is estimated to reach 28%. China has become Mexico’s second-largest source of car imports, thanks to its 22.7% annual shipment growth and expanding sales network.

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