Key Takeaways
- In 2023, the Middle East automotive market size was valued at USD 25.6 billion, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% to USD 35.4 billion by 2030
- Saudi Arabia accounted for 42% of the GCC automotive market revenue in 2023, generating USD 10.8 billion
- UAE automotive aftermarket reached USD 4.2 billion in 2023, with a forecasted CAGR of 6.1% through 2028
- Saudi Arabia produced 120,000 vehicles in 2023 from its assembly plants, up 25% YoY
- UAE vehicle assembly output was 85,000 units in 2023, focused on luxury and commercial
- Iran manufactured 1.45 million vehicles in 2023, leading regional producer
- Saudi Arabia new car sales hit 827,000 units in 2023, +14.9% YoY
- UAE passenger car sales reached 312,000 units in 2023, up 22%
- Qatar vehicle sales totaled 78,000 units in 2023, +12.5% growth
- Toyota held 28% market share in GCC sales with 450,000 units in 2023
- Hyundai captured 15% share in UAE with 47,000 sales in 2023
- Toyota dominated Saudi market at 32% share, 265,000 units in 2023
- Middle East FDI in automotive reached USD 2.5 billion in 2023, led by Saudi
- Saudi Arabia invested USD 1.2 billion in local manufacturing 2023
- UAE attracted USD 450 million EV plant investments in 2023
The Middle East automotive market is growing robustly and diversifying rapidly.
Investments
Investments Interpretation
Market Overview
Market Overview Interpretation
Production
Production Interpretation
Sales
Sales Interpretation
Sustainability
Sustainability Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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