Mexican Car Market Rises 4.5% Amid INEGI Reporting Gaps

Auto sales in Mexico rose 4.5% in the first nine months of 2025 when accounting for Chinese automakers that do not report figures to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), according to estimates from the Mexican Association of Automotive Dealers (AMDA). By comparison, INEGI’s official data showed a 0.6% decline, which industry representatives say reflects incomplete reporting.

AMDA President Guillermo Rosales explained that several brands—including Tesla, BYD, Chirey, GAC, Geely, SEV, Omoda, Jaecoo, Jetour, Dongfeng, and Zeekr—do not publicly disclose their sales. “The market data is distorted because these brands are not publishing their figures in Mexico,” he said.

Rosales noted that the industry has requested the Ministry of Economy to mandate all automakers report sales to INEGI through a Mexican Official Standard (NOM), providing a more reliable statistical base.

AMDA’s 4.5% estimate incorporates reported sales from Chinese brands, projected 2025 volumes, and credit data. “While this is not an official registry, it provides a closer reflection of market trends,” Rosales said.

Including unreported sales shifts the market picture significantly: sales reached over 1,058,500 units from January to September 2025, compared with 1,005,000 units reported by INEGI.

Chinese manufacturers are expanding their footprint in Mexico. BYD is expected to sell more than 45,000 vehicles, Geely nearly 15,000, and GAC over 7,000 units in 2025, while other brands have not shared their figures.