Lebanon

Lebanese auto market in 2020 falls by 61.7% as the pandemic, social and political instability affect sales tremendously. Full-Year sales have been 12.925, while the leader Toyota (-78%) loses an impressive 14.2% market share.

Lebanese Cars Market in 2019 registered the second consecutive double-digit drop, falling at the lowest volume of the entire decade. Indeed, Full-year sales in 2019 were 31.997 (-17.6%). Toyota reached 33.7% of share, while Lexus landed in 8th place.

Lebanese Cars Market fell down 18% in the 2018 after the sharp increase of the previous year, closing with registrations at 39.074. Toyota was again the market leader, while Nissan - up 36.8% - gained the second position, ahead of Kia.

Lebanon Cars Market in 2017 was almost positive fueled by strong demand on light commercial vehicles, albeit the country is again inside a full of risks politic crisis, after Prime Minister Hariri resignation. The market is dominated by Koreans.

Lebanon Vehicles Sales 2016 slipped moderately from the record level scored in the previous year. Kia led again ahead of Hyundai and Toyota with the Kia Picanto as best-selling car.

Lebanon vehicles market in 2015 fell 25% following the incredible performance scored in the previous year. The market is mirroring the country difficulties, two years without a President, and weak internal consumption.

In 2014 Lebanon Cars Market hit the all-time record, first time above 40.000 units fueled by a strong Toyota attack to the Hyundai-Kia leadership. Kia Picanto was market leader ahead of Nissan Sunny.