Middle East

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.

In 2013 the Saudi Arabian light passenger vehicle market posted the third annual record in a row, despite a weak second half of the year. Toyota recorded over 300k sales while Ford advanced in third with over 50k and Geely jumped in 9th place.

Bahrain auto market in 2020 falls by 16.9% as the pandemic and lockdowns affect sales. Full-Year sales have been 26.437. The leader Toyota falls 12.3% but gains 1.9% share.

Lebanese auto market in 2020 falls by 61.7% as the pandemic, social and political instability affect sales tremendously. Full-Year sales have been 12.925, while the leader Toyota (-78%) loses an impressive 14.2% market share.

Iraq Cars Market up 21% in the 2017 following the previous three years of sharp decline. However the new war against the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) following the independence referendum can limit the economic recovery.

Israeli Vehicles Market in 2025 is still growing. YTD figures up to August rose 4.8%, reaching 212,737 units. JAECOO was the standout, surging 43 spots into 6th and showing greater momentum compared to other chinese carmakers, which were affected by EV slump.  

Bahrain Cars Sales in 2017 have lost 23.2% despite the final year recovery. Consumer demand continue to be penalized by austerity measures and the non-oil sector growth has not balanced the lost in the oil sector. Toyota dominates.

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.

Oman Auto Market is tracked with the last decade sales figures by all brands and models. You can have access to an Excel Dataset or to a Market Report, including next year's forecast.