Opportunities and Agglomeration Forces in the Automotive and Auto Parts Industry in Mexico in the Presence of Chinese Companies
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Economic density, Localization economies, urbanization economies, sectorial analysis, spatial analysisAbstract
Mexico has emerged as one of the world's leading producers and exporters of vehicles. With the entry into force of the USMCA, an increase in North American regional content in the automotive industry is expected, presenting an opportunity to boost technology transfer and the development of local capabilities. The automotive and auto parts industry (AAI) in Mexico exhibits spatial concentration patterns, generating agglomeration economies linked to knowledge spillovers, specialized labor, local inputs, and urbanization economies. However, few studies have analyzed these forces with a high level of territorial disaggregation, particularly regarding the presence of Chinese companies in the sector. This study examines the existence of agglomeration economies in the AAI across nine micro-regions in Mexico, home to 13 Chinese companies. Using kernel density maps and global and local autocorrelation indices, the analysis explores their local and regional impact. The findings provide evidence of agglomeration economies in five regions, with a trend toward further growth.
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