Qatar 2019. Vehicles market lost 1.8%, the 5th fall in a string
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.
Qatar 2018. Market volume lost the half in 4 years
Qatari new vehicles kept falling in the 2018 despite the government decision to postpone the VAT introduction by one year. Sales fell down 6.3%, signing the fourth negative annual score in a row. Toyota was still dominating the market, with 31.1% market share.
Qatar 2017. Auto market has lost the half in three years
Qatar Vehicles Market in 2017 reported a huge -25.6%, the worse performance within GCC area, down near 50% from the 2014 record. While the economy was recovering the Saudi-led boycott, after accuse of terrorism have reduced tourism and disrupted import.
Qatar 2016. The sharpest fall in 30 years. Lexus the only winner
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.
Qatar 2015. Annual sales flat, but the outlook is hugly
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.
Qatar 2014. Cars Market hit new all time record
Qatar Cars Market hit new all time record in 2014 albeit volume were below the predicted 100.000 units. Toyota has further improved the market share while Nissan Patrol & Mitsubishi Lancer shine.