Middle East

Jordan Vehicles Market in 2015 down in double-digit despite growing demand for mobility from the over 1.3 million Syrian refugee. The market is concentrated in the top 3 brands, holding 75% of sales.

UAE Vehicles Market in 2015 hit the new all time record, the second in a row ranking as the World's 27th. However in the Q4 sales were reported heavily down as demand for re-export was hit by economic restrictions.

Qatar Vehicles Market in 2015 down hit by the sharp 20% Q4 fall. Toyota and Nissan resist on top while Koreans has lost in double-digit. Mitsubishi shines advancing in third place gaining over 21% of sales. The 2016 is at risk.

Bahrain Vehicles Market in 2015 hit the all time record, the fifth in a row despite the Q4 21% fall has anticipated the new trend expected for the 2016. Toyota at record while Hyundai fell over 20%..

Saudi Arabia Vehicles Market in 2015 hit the new all time record, the 5th in a row despite impact of oil prices at 14-year low. The 2016 is foreseen down moving ahead the target of 1 million annual sales.

Israel best selling cars 2015 presents a new leader, the Kia Picanto that won the fight against the former leader, the Toyota Corolla. However, the car of the year arrived third improving volume 200%.

Kuwait Vehicles Market in 2015 was flat as the second half fell down hit by lower consumer's demand. Perspectives for the 2016 are negative. Toyota hits a new record sales with 33% of market share.

Israel cars passengers sales hit the new All Time record in the 2015, the second in a row thanks to a robust economy and stable consumer's demand. Koreans Kia and Hyundai holds over 25% of market share.

Syrian Vehicle Market dropped to 22.000 units in the 2014 losing over three-quarter respect the golden age just few years ago. It is dominated by Koreans that kept over 86% of market share. Hyundai Elantra is the best-selling model.

Jordan vehicles sales in 2014 benefit from the low oil price, positive economic environment and increased demand by both fleet and private customers. Koreans dominate together with Toyota.