Africa

Benin vehicles market is famous for the trading activity for second-hands models imported from US and Europe mainly directed to Nigeria. The new vehicles industry is in its infancy and in 2017 reached 1.078 units (-5.7%)<./p>

Algerian Cars Sales kept falling in the 2017, the fourth year in a row, having lost over 75% of volume since the 2013 record. The reduction of over 50% of licences to import has not been balanced by growth of local production.

Gabon vehicles market in the 2017 had lost further terrain still hit by low consumer demand, as the country is not out of the deep crisis generated by the fall of oil in the international market.

Kenyan Cars Sales in the 2017 fell near 20% hit by political crisis and deterioration of economic activity. The market has lost near 40% in two years. Isuzu is leader, thanks to the domination in the HCV segment, followed by Toyota, leader in light vehicles.

Morocco Autos Market in the 2017 hit the third consecutive all time record, while auto export from Renault plant improved substantially. Renault-Nissan Group dominates the market with 47% of share, with Dacia leader ahead of Renault and Ford.

Malawi Auto Market has lost near 10% in the 2017 mirroring the harsh economic environment, with national GDP growth only 4.5% standing among the lowest in the World. Market is stagnating and dominated by Toyota, holding near the half.

Africa best selling Cars 2017 ranking produced aggregating sales data for 42 markets reports again the domination of the Toyota Hilux, leader in 80% of the African markets. The best car passenger's is again the Volkswagen Polo, thanks to the outstanding performance in South Africa.

South African Auto Sales in the 2017 recovered only 1.7% after four years of decline. Indeed the country is facing harsh economic times and just in Q4 come out from a recession. Toyota gained 9% while the winner of the year was the Renault-Nissan Group.

Ghana Auto Sales fast recovered after the previous year fall, thanks to the introduction of a new law, a milestone in this side of Africa, banning the import of obsolete used vehicles. Market improved 28.7% and next year outlook is positive.

Senegal vehicle market 2016 had been positive growing 5.5% but not yet taking the pace towards the expected real development, as the import of used vehicles remains the fundamental source for local vehicles parc. Toyota is leader.