Chinese Carmakers in Mexico Omit 52% of 1H25 Sales Data

An increasing number of Chinese automotive brands in Mexico are facing criticism from local industry groups for failing to report official sales data. In the first half of 2025, over 108,000 Chinese-made vehicles were sold in the country, led by BYD, MG Motor, and JAC. However, around 52% of these units are absent from the public database maintained by Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), as several manufacturers have opted not to disclose their figures.

“Some brands, mainly Chinese, have stopped submitting their data to INEGI, creating a gap that distorts the market’s performance,” said AMDA President Guillermo Rosales. He warned that the lack of transparency disrupts business planning and undermines fair competition. “This compromises the reliability of industry statistics,” he added.

Automakers from Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United States have consistently reported production, sales, and exports since 2005. In contrast, some Chinese manufacturers have only participated partially. While MG, Changan, JAC, GWM, Foton, Auteco, and Motornation currently report data, others—such as Chirey, Omoda, and Jetour—paused submissions earlier this year amid sales recovery efforts.

Newcomers like BYD, Geely, GAC Motor, SEV, Bestune, and Zeekr have launched operations without joining INEGI’s voluntary reporting system. Since INEGI lacks legal authority to compel participation, data submission remains optional.

AMDA has proposed revising the Official Mexican Standard (NOM) to introduce binding transparency rules for the sector. This would allow authorities to mandate uniform reporting and enforce compliance through penalties.

Industry estimates indicate that 56,086 Chinese vehicles were officially reported in the first half of 2025, representing 8.2% of the light vehicle market. Another 50,000 units are believed to have been sold without reporting, suggesting Chinese brands now hold a significant share of Mexico’s automotive market.