Middle East

Bahrain Vehicles Market 2016 down sharply falling back at the 2012 level, albeit positive signs reported in the fourth quarter. 2017 will be positive back waiting for 2018 3.5% rate VAT introduction. Hyundai shines.

Iraq Vehicles Market 2016 hit the third consecutive heavy fall in a series, dragged down by the oversupply in the global crude market. The Kia Frontier kept the leadership while Volkswagen shines.

Yemen Vehicles Market in 2016 fell heavily at the 2011 level, dragged down by critical economic and social situation. Toyota monopolized the model ranking, while Jeep quadrupled sales.

Israel Auto Sales 2016 at new all time record again, third in a row and fifth out of the last seventh year. The impressive trend moved the country ranking up to the World's 34th.

Saudi Arabia best selling cars 2015 ranking with two Hyundai in the podium and eight Toyota within the top 20. While the market hits the fifth all time record in a series, the battle for leadership was harsh.

Oman Vehicles Market in 2015 dropped down 22.5% Revised total vehicles sales are at 166.530, the lowest in the last five years. Toyota has lost market share while Koreans gained.

Iraq New Vehicles market dropped 40% in the 2015. The industry was severely hit by the economic crisis, with GDP down 2.9%, due to high military expenses and fall of 85% revenues from oil. Kia was market leader.

Yemen Vehicles Market in 2015 up fueled by demand for war vehicles. Unfortunately, data suggest that the industry is based on the demand of pick ups utilized by military and terrorism to fight the civil war in place.

UAE best selling cars 2015 ranking dominated again by Toyota models despite losing two places in the podium and the leadership. The market hit the all time record again.

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.