Middle East

Iraqi Cars Sales in 2019 continued the fast recovery started three years ago and Full-year sales closed at 80.106 units (+39.4%). Behind the market leader, Kia, which dominated with near 38% of share, many brands benefited from restructured network activities, with and Mitsubishi shining over all.

Emirates Automotive Market in 2019 has started recovering, despite the total volume is well below the record hit in the 2015. Indeed, in the Full-year ended at 263.001 sales, improving 6.2% from the previous year. BMW gained the market podium, well ahead of the rival Mercedes.

Saudi Arabia Auto Market in 2019 reported a strong growth, following the lowest sales level in the decade hit last year. Indeed, the Full-year sales have been 542.538, up 29%. While the leader Toyota kept losing market share - ending below 30% - Mazda grew up in third place with an amazing escalade.

Qatari Vehicle Market still struggled in 2019, signing the 6th consecutive year of decline and falling below the 50.000 units, the half of the all-time record established in the 2014. Toyota held around one third of the market, while MG boomed, landing in 13th position.

Kuwaiti Vehicles Market in 2019 the market kept recovering with moderation. Full-year registrations in 2019 have been 114.605, growing (+6.6%) and the 2020 outlook is again moderately positive. Toyota held over 30% of market share while all other players stand well below.

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.

Jordanian Auto Sales in 2019 has moderately recovered following the previous 5 years of consecutive fall. Indeed, Total sales in 2019 have been 32.081 (+5.7%). Toyota was the market leader winning the battle against Hyundai while the third brand, Kia, has heavily struggled losing over 30%.

Israel Vehicles Market in 2019 signed the 3rd year of decline in a row. Indeed, Total sales have been 253.819, down 5.1%, holding a flat trend in December at 5.035 (-1.3%). Hyundai held the market crown, reaching a peak of 15.9% of share and widening the gap from the follower, Toyota.

Bahrain Auto Sales interrupted the recent years' negative trend in 2018 with 38.872 units sold (+1.7%). Toyota, the market leader, fell down 6.3% while Nissan and Honda scored an impressive performance, improving over 20%. The introduction of VAT in January 2019 should penalize the start of the new year.

Saudi Arabia best selling car in the 2018 has a new leader, the Toyota Hilux, ahead of the Toyota Camry. Remarkable performance is scored by the Isuzu TF, taking the 10th position.