Truck production and exports rebound during September in Mexico: ANPACT

the industry of Heavy vehicles In Mexico, it reached record figures in production and exports during September, achieving the second highest volume of 2022, reported the Inegi.

The truck production increased 53% last September compared to the same month in 2021, after heavy-duty manufacturing companies manufactured 18,895 vehicles, against 12,357 manufactured during the same month of the previous year, reported the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Producers (ANPACT).

At a press conference, Miguel Elizalde, president of the ANPACT, explained that this rebound was due to the increase in truck exports, mainly to the United States, demanding 45% more than the previous year.

In September, the external sale of 15,604 units was registered, which compared to the 10,772 exported in the same month of 2021, represents a growth of 44.9%.

Of this amount, the Automotive industry heavy trucks exported 14,747 units to the US market, compared to 10,174 trucks shipped in September last year.

Also, exports to Canada increased 54.5%, by sending 380 units, followed by Colombia, which demanded 91% more Mexican trucks, and Peru, 460%.

“To continue with the growth of exports, it will be necessary to maintain close coordination with the new head of the Ministry of Economy, Raquel Buenrostro; as well as with the newly appointed Head of the Tax Administration Service, Antonio Martínez Dagnino”, said the president of ANPACT.

The automotive section considers it extremely important that the trade agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada be respected (T-MEC), as well as to continue advancing in its implementation. “The support and close coordination of the authorities with the motor transport sector is fundamental, as this is a trigger for the economy. Dialogue with the country’s productive sectors, and compliance with the law, generate certainty, investment, job creation, and therefore growth,” said Miguel Elizalde.

He said that the country exported 122,428 units from January to September 2022, a figure that represents accumulated growth of 18.7% compared to the 103,112 units exported during the same period in 2021.

Meanwhile, the production of heavy vehicles during the first nine months of the year totaled 146,753 units, which translates into a growth of 21.6% compared to the same period of the previous year, in which a total of 120,721 units were produced. But it still accumulates a 32.2% drop compared to the 2020 period.

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