Nuevo León’s Automotive Export Performance
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Export Leadership: Nuevo León remains the leading exporter in Mexico’s automotive sector, shipping 177,727 light vehicles from January to September 2026. This marks a 10.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025 and represents the highest export volume for these months.
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Strong September Results: In September alone, 20,783 light vehicles were exported, showing a year-over-year increase of 8.2% compared to September 2025.
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Market Share Insight: The United States is the primary market, accounting for 68.1% of exports from Nuevo León between January and September 2026. Other significant markets include:
- Canada: 6.9%
- Colombia: 5.6%
- Poland: 3.0%
- Czech Republic: 2.2%
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National Context: While exports from Nuevo León grew, Mexican exports as a whole fell, showing an 11.9% decline in September and a 1.5% drop year-to-date.
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Production Increase: Nuevo León also saw an increase in light vehicle production, with 232,500 units produced from January to September 2026, up 8.7% from the previous year’s 213,930 units.
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September Manufacturing: In September, production reached 27,000 vehicles, a 3.6% increase from the previous year, while national production fell by 15.1% in September.
This positive export and production performance underscores Nuevo León’s strength in the automotive industry and its competitive position in international markets, particularly in North America.
