Mexico. The country consolidated its position as the main supplier of auto parts to the United States during the first quarter of 2026, reaching a record share of 44.67% in imports of automotive components made by that country, according to data presented by the National Auto Parts Industry (INA).
The result represents an increase of 1.5 percentage points compared to the 43.15% recorded in the same period of 2025, reaffirming the relevance of the Mexican industry within the North American automotive supply chain.
This performance occurs in a context marked by the uncertainty derived from the upcoming revision of the Agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada (USMCA), as well as the application of Section 232 tariffs to automotive exports.
According to Julio Galván, manager of economic studies at the INA, during the first quarter of 2026 the United States imported auto parts worth 19,852 million dollars, a figure that represents a decrease of 1.09% compared to the same period of the previous year.
However, despite the contraction in the total volume of imports, Mexico managed to increase its share of the U.S. market, while other important suppliers such as Japan, China and South Korea lost presence in the supply of automotive parts and components.
The strengthening of Mexican industry was also reflected in productive activity. The INA reported that the national production of auto parts registered a growth of 10.49% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of 2025.
These results confirm the competitiveness of the Mexican auto parts sector and its strategic role within the regional integration of the automotive industry, especially in an international environment characterized by regulatory changes and commercial challenges.
