June 25, 2026 – Less than half a month before the opening of INA PPACE (officially INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico), the most influential professional auto parts industry exhibition in Latin America, this year's event will kick off in July in Mexico City, attracting attention from auto parts companies worldwide.
I. Key Exhibition Information Overview
According to the official schedule, the core events of this exhibition are as follows:
Exhibition Venue: Centro Banamex Exhibition Center, Mexico City (Address: Av. Conscipto 311, Col. Lomas de Sotelo Deleg. 11200 Ciudad de México)
Setup Time: July 7, 2026, 13:00-20:00
Exhibition Dates: July 8-10, 2026, open daily from 13:00-20:00
Dismantling Time: July 10, 2026 (after the exhibition ends)
As a core member of the Frankfurt Messe Group's flagship global automotive parts exhibition, this exhibition is jointly organized by Messe Frankfurt GmbH and the Mexican National Automotive Parts Industry Association. It has received support from over 20 top industry associations worldwide and is the largest and most professional automotive aftermarket event in Latin America. This year's exhibition is expected to attract over 680 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions worldwide, and receive over 37,000 professional visitors, with over 80% of them having direct purchasing decision-making power.
This exhibition comprehensively covers the entire automotive industry chain, divided into four core sections: traditional auto parts, new energy vehicle parts, motorcycle parts, and repair services. It also features a new energy vehicle training area and an online best-selling parts exhibition area. More than 20 high-end industry events will be held concurrently, including the International Aftermarket Summit and the Innovative Mobility Technology Forum, making it a top-tier industry platform integrating product display, technical exchange, and business matchmaking.
II. Mexico Becomes a New Pivot for Chinese Auto Parts Companies Going Global
For Chinese auto parts companies, this exhibition presents an excellent opportunity to expand into the Americas market:
Vast Market Potential: The automotive industry is Mexico's second-largest economic pillar, accounting for approximately 7.5% of the country's GDP. Mexico is the world's ninth-largest automobile producer and fourth-largest exporter of auto parts. Meanwhile, Mexico's domestic auto parts production capacity can only meet 40% of market demand, resulting in a supply gap of over $30 billion. The Mexican auto parts market is projected to reach $95 billion by 2026, indicating strong demand.
**Important Trade Advantages:** As a trade hub in the Americas, Mexico has signed free trade agreements with over 50 countries globally. Under the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), products manufactured in Mexico and compliant with rules of origin can enjoy zero-tariff treatment when exported to the US and Canada. This makes Mexico a perfect "third-country springboard" for Chinese companies to circumvent tariff barriers and expand into the North American market. Furthermore, it allows them to leverage Mexico to reach the entire Latin American market, achieving "one-country exhibition, orders across the Americas."
**New Energy Vehicle Market Benefits:** The Mexican new energy vehicle market is currently experiencing explosive growth. In 2024, sales of new energy vehicles increased by 67.3% year-on-year. The government is vigorously promoting electrification, creating strong demand for products such as the three-electric systems (battery, motor, and electronic control) and intelligent connected vehicle components, perfectly aligning with the technological advantages of Chinese auto parts companies.
**New Energy Vehicle Market Benefits:** The Mexican new energy vehicle market is currently booming, with sales increasing by 67.3% year-on-year in 2024. The government is actively promoting electrification, leading to strong demand for products such as the three-electric systems and intelligent connected vehicle components, which perfectly match the technological advantages of Chinese auto parts companies. In recent years, China has become Mexico's second-largest trading partner, and auto parts are a core category of Chinese exports to Mexico. At the previous exhibition, the Chinese delegation ranked first globally in size, and many Chinese companies successfully signed orders and established distribution networks covering the Americas through the event. Currently, several provinces and cities have included this exhibition in their plans for key overseas exhibitions, and eligible Chinese exhibitors can also enjoy corresponding policy subsidies.
