Automotive industry approaches record capacity utilization, the new competitive advantage for the logistics sector in Mexico

Mexico’s automotive industry is growing rapidly, primarily driven by the recovery of the US automotive market. As a result, both light vehicle manufacturers and the auto parts sector have ramped up their reactivation efforts.

According to data from the Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the 14 automotive manufacturers operating in the country reached an average capacity utilization rate of 98.7% in May. This marks the highest level recorded for any month in the past 16 years, surpassing the previous peak of 95.8 % in December 2022.

José Zozaya, President, Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry, says that though the above results are impressive, they are still not back to pre-pandemic production and export levels, though they are very close. As the U.S. market continues to recover, automakers in Mexico anticipate a surge in vehicle demand and have begun expanding their Mexico production facilities accordingly. These expansion projects are expected to attract about U.S. $2.5 billion in combined investments, further boosting the industry’s growth.

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