Matamoros Positioned as a Strategic Hub for the Future of Mexico’s Auto Parts Industry: INA

INA highlights Matamoros as a key hub for Mexico’s auto parts sector, driven by exports, nearshoring, and a growing network of certified local suppliers.

With $106.08 billion USD in auto parts exports recorded in 2024—most of it destined for the United States—Mexico’s auto parts industry is creating new opportunities for strategic regional development. During a recent visit to Matamoros, Francisco González Díaz, Executive President of the National Auto Parts Industry Association (INA), highlighted the city's growing potential in automotive interiors manufacturing and its role in strengthening the national supply chain.

The event, hosted at the local offices of CANACINTRA (National Chamber of the Transformation Industry), marked the first official visit by an INA president to Matamoros. González Díaz shared key industry data and growth trends, noting that while the city has historically played an important role in Mexico’s automotive evolution, its greatest potential lies ahead.

“Matamoros has been the seed of what the Mexican auto parts industry has become,” he said. “Today, it has everything needed to become a vital part of the supply chain.”

Nearshoring Creates New Supplier Opportunities

Driven by nearshoring trends, Mexico’s automotive supply chain strategy is shifting to favor local integration. González Díaz emphasized that the goal is to increase the participation of domestic suppliers in vehicle manufacturing processes—an effort that opens significant opportunities for businesses in Matamoros.

“The idea is for local companies to adopt more technology, obtain certifications, and integrate more deeply into the national supply chain,” he explained. “We’re working to bring more Mexican suppliers into the system, which means more jobs and more industrial growth for Matamoros.”

INA’s Supplier Development Program has already identified 248 companies interested in joining the automotive supply chain. That number is expected to grow as the program advances through new stages.

Auto Parts Industry Growth Brings Confidence and Investment

On the investment front, González Díaz reported that the auto parts sector closed the previous year with $2 billion USD in investments, and is projected to reach $2.7 billion in 2025, driven primarily by expansions of existing plants.

“There are no new brands entering this year because we've already brought most of them. But there are major expansions underway—a clear sign of investor confidence in Mexico,” he added.

Despite strong momentum, the transition toward automotive electrification presents significant infrastructure challenges, particularly in terms of electrical capacity. However, INA remains optimistic that ongoing reforms will help overcome these barriers.

The meeting was also attended by Anabell Flores Garza, Deputy Secretary of Investment in Tamaulipas; Enrique Salinas Garza, Secretary of Economic Development of Matamoros; Oscar Macario Farías García, President of CANACINTRA Matamoros; Guillermo Lash, National Vice President for Border and Maquiladora Affairs at CANACINTRA, along with various business representatives.