Background on ANPACT and Relevance
The Asociación Nacional de Productores de Autobuses, Camiones y Tractocamiones (ANPACT) is a crucial organization representing Mexico’s heavy vehicle manufacturers. Their recent report highlights the dire situation in Mexico’s heavy vehicle industry, which has been severely affected by a trade war and the slowdown in the US economy.
Decline in Heavy Vehicle Production, Sales, and Exports
According to ANPACT, Mexico’s heavy vehicle production, domestic sales, and exports have all experienced significant declines. In April alone, Mexican heavy truck exports dropped by 21.3%, totaling 8,964 units—the lowest volume for any April in the past eight years. This decline is part of an eight-month streak, fueled by reduced demand in the US market where over 90% of Mexican production is exported.
Production Figures
In April, Mexican companies produced 11,321 heavy vehicles, with 10,938 being cargo trucks and 383 passenger vehicles. However, assembly of units decreased by 24.3% during the fourth month, partly due to the Easter holiday’s impact on factory productivity.
Domestic Sales and Distribution
Domestic sales of heavy vehicles at wholesale levels fell by 55.2% compared to the same period in 2024, according to ANPACT. Meanwhile, the Mexican Association of Automobile Distributors (AMDA) reported that retail sales of heavy vehicles to the general public also dropped by 34.43% in April 2025 compared to April 2024, with 2,922 units sold.
Impact on the Industry
Guillermo Rosales, AMDA’s president, noted that 1,534 fewer units were sold in April 2025 compared to April 2024. The year-to-date trend shows a 20.77% decrease in vehicle sales (14,110 units sold in 2025 vs. 17,810 in 2024), with the 2024 figure being inflated due to anticipatory purchases ahead of new emission regulations taking effect in 2025.
ANPACT’s Recommendations
Rogelio Arzate, ANPACT’s president, emphasized the need to strengthen the domestic market amid international volatility and urged collaboration to renew Mexico’s heavy vehicle fleet while minimizing the import of used vehicles from the US. This strategy aims to ensure safer and more environmentally friendly transportation options.
Detailed Results (January-April 2025)
Arzate outlined the results for the first four months of 2025: wholesale sales reached 9,914 units (a 43.3% decrease), production totaled 52,632 units (a 22.3% decrease), and exports amounted to 42,772 vehicles (a 20% decrease).
Bus sales increased by 49.2% in the first four months of 2025, reaching 634 units, with a yearly comparison showing a 40.4% increase to 132 units.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is ANPACT? ANPACT is the National Association of Producers of Buses, Trucks, and Tractor-Trailers in Mexico, representing manufacturers of heavy vehicles.
- Why is the Mexican heavy vehicle industry struggling? The industry faces challenges due to a trade war and the slowdown in the US economy, which significantly impacts Mexican production, sales, and exports.
- What are the production, sales, and export figures for Mexico’s heavy vehicles in April 2025?
- Production: 11,321 units
- Domestic sales (wholesale): 1,984 units
- Exports: 8,964 units
- What recommendations has ANPACT made for the industry? ANPACT suggests strengthening the domestic market and collaborating to renew Mexico’s heavy vehicle fleet while minimizing the import of used vehicles from the US.
