- Mexican domestic auto sales in January 2013 increased 11.9% over January, 2012, with a total of 84,269 vehicles sold;
- January 2013 domestic sales numbers are at the same level as in January 2003;
- In January 2013, auto production grew 19.8% over January, 2012, with a total of 241,855 units manufactured;
- January 2013 exports increased by 14.2% over exports in January 2012, totaling 178,562 units.
- Exports by region in January 2013, as compared to January 2012, showed the following changes: Africa increased by 403.7%, Asia by 227%, the United States by 31.5%, Europe by 29.8% and Canada by 16%;
- Exports to Latin America showed a notable decrease of 56.2%, owing to protectionist policies in Latin America;
- Sales in the U.S. domestic market reached 1,039,926 units during January 2013, which is 14.3% higher than in January 2012. Of this total, Germany increased its exports to the U.S. in January 2013 by 4.4%, Japan by 2.5%, Korea by 1.4% and Canada decreased its exports by 2.2%, while Mexico’s increased by 31.5%;
- Domestic U.S. auto sales in January 2013 are still 4.4% below levels reached in January, 2007, before the global economic crisis and recession;
- The U.S. continues to be by far the most important destination for Mexican exports, receiving 72.2% of Mexico’s total automotive exports.
