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Mexico Autos Report Q3 2006

Published By: Business Monitor International
October 2006
R302-960
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Bumper sales in August and strong production figures for the year so far. This is the scenario in Mexico's automotive sector, which has led industry experts to predict full-year sales for 2006 of 1.2mn units. According to the Mexican Automobile Industry Association AMIA, domestic sales totalled 90,036 units in August, representing a 0.5% increase on the same month a year before, and the highest amount ever reported by the car industry for the month of August. Accumulated sales for the period January-August totalled 707,559 units, a 0.6% increase on the prior-year period. BMI expects continued growth during the forecast period up to 2010 and forecasts sales of 1.175mn units for 2006 in the Mexico Automotives Report for Q306.

Mexican auto trade has cheered industry observers by registering a 35.8% increase in production in the first half of 2006. According to SISAM, the Mexican body that provides news on the automotive industry, output exceeded 270,300 units in H106 against the same period a year before. The upturn means Mexico has hauled itself up one spot on the global ranking of vehicle producers, and achieved the feat of surpassing Chinese production for the year to May, which was up by 31.8%. SISAM attributes the surge in output to a period of recovery following a slump in growth that was particularly acute during the period 2001 to 2004. Carmakers who are focusing on new models are also credited for the surge. BMI reiterates its expectation of 8% growth in output for 2006 to 1.736mn completely built units (CBUs).

Volkswagen (VW) has confirmed its commitment to the country by earmarking investment of US$400mn to finish updating its facilities in Puebla. Earlier this summer the carmaker was hit by industrial action at the plant when workers forced its hand to concede a 5.5% pay increase. VW remains decidedly upbeat about its future in the country, however, and has praised Mexico as a strategic base for its forthcoming endeavours.

In fact, the carmaker is bidding to strengthen its position in the country's bus and truck segment. VW's Mexican truck and bus subsidiary, VW Camiones y Autobuses, has announced plans to make a new bus with a capacity of 17 tonnes, which will be able to seat up to 40 passengers.

VW continues to be one of the leading manufacturers in Mexico. Local press reports reveal that the most popular vehicles are the NissanTsuru (41,470 units sold), the VW Jetta (23,579) and the FordEcoSport (16,133). General Motors(GM) is currently the biggest carmaker in the country with accumulated sales for the period January-August of 154,583 units. The dominance of industry heavyweights in the market, and the subsequent challenge to newcomers trying to crack the market, has contributed to the country's position in BMI's business environment ranking, which sees Mexico retain fifth place.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - SWOT Analysis
Mexico Auto Industry SWOT
Mexico Economic SWOT
Mexico Business Environment SWOT
Chapter 2 - Latin America Regional Overview
Table: Latin America Autos Production - Historical Data & Forecasts (CBUs unless otherwise stated)
Table: Latin America Autos Sales - Historical Data & Forecasts (CBUs unless otherwise stated)
Chapter 3 - Business Environment Rankings
Table: Latin America Business Environment Ranking
Economics - Long-term Risk
Politics - Long-term Risk
CBU Output Growth
Vehicle Ownership/Penetration Potential
Regulation
Competitive Environment
Chapter 4 - Industry Forecast Scenario
Production And Sales
Table: Mexico Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts (CBUs unless otherwise stated)
Trade
Table: Mexico Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts (CBUs unless otherwise stated)
Economic Contribution
Table: Mexico Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts (CBUs unless otherwise stated)
Chapter 5 - Macroeconomic Forecast Scenario
Table: Economic Activity Indicators
Country Snapshot: Mexico Demographic Data
Section 1: Population:
Table: Demographic Indicators (2005)
Table: Rural/Urban Breakdown
Section 2: Education & Healthcare
Table: Education
Table: Healthcare: Vital Statistics
Table: Healthcare: Expenditure
Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power
Table: Employment Indicators
Table: Consumption And Stratification
Table: Wages Per Year
LATIN AMERICA: Automotive Focus Report On Premium Cars
Regional Overview
Table: Competitive landscape: Regional Comparison
Table: Prospects for growth in Latin America's premium car markets
Country Landscape: Mexico
Market Size & Opportunities for Growth
Table: MEXICO - Proportion Of Premium Cars Relative To Mexico Car Market, 2002-2005
Table: Sales By Light Truck Market Niche
Customer Profil
Key Players
Table: Mexico - 2002-2005 Sales By Premium Brand
SWOT of Mexican premium car market
Chapter 6 - Special Focus: Commercial Vehicles
Table: Mexico Commercial Vehicle Market By Vehicle Type (2000-2005)
Table: Mexico Commercial Vehicle Production By Vehicle Type (2000-2005)
Light Commercial Vehicles
Table: LCV Sales By Manufacturer
Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Table: Heavy Commercial Vehicle Sales By Type
Table: Heavy Commercial Vehicle Wholesales By Manufacturer, 2000-2005, And Market Share 2005
Table: Heavy Commercial Vehicle Production By Manufacturer, 2000-2005, And Market Share 2005
Table: Sales Of Trucks and Buses By Segment, 2004 And 2005 Actual, 2006-2010 Forecast
Table: Production Of Trucks And Buses By Segment, 2004 And 2005 Actual, 2006-2010 Forecast
Chapter 7 - Competitive Landscape
Market Overview
Table: Mexico Vehicle Production 2005
Table: Mexico Vehicle Sales 2005
Manufacturers - Passenger & Commercial Vehicles
Suppliers
Industry Developments
Chapter 8 - Company Monitor
GM Regional Overview
Table: General Motors Regional Car Sales, In CBUs
General Motors Regional Production, In CBUS
General Motors Regional SWOT
Company Profiles
General Motors
Nissan
Volkswagen
DaimlerChrysler
Toyota
BMI Forecast Modelling
Automobile Industry
Sources
Appendix: Regional Demographic Data
Table: Wages (ave. per annum), US$
Table: Population
Table: Household Spending Per Capita, US$
Table: Private Consumption Per Capita, US$ PPP
Table: Market Size, GDP, US$bn
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