Middle East

Oman Vehicles Market down 2% in 2014 hit by disappointing performance scored by Nissan and Kia. New protagonists are growing in the market with Renault and BMW shining.

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%..

Qatar Auto Sales 2016 reported the sharpest fall in over 30 years, hit by the worst economy deceleration in the last twenty years. All top players have lost sales, but Lexus, sixth and up in double-digit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.