Africa Passenger Car Sales for 2018
In 2018, the African automotive market witnessed a mixed landscape with both positive and challenging trends in car sales across different countries. Economic factors, political stability, and varying consumer preferences influenced the car sales scenario in Africa during that year. South Africa remained the largest car market in Africa in 2018. The country’s automotive industry faced some challenges due to slow economic growth and political uncertainty. Car sales growth was modest, reflecting the overall economic conditions. Popular car brands like Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz maintained their dominance in the market.
Countries like Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria witnessed varying trends in car sales. Egypt’s automotive industry continued to grow, with increased local production and sales. Morocco’s efforts to attract foreign investment in its automotive sector yielded positive results, and car sales saw growth. Algeria faced challenges due to economic factors and reduced government spending, which impacted consumer purchasing power and resulted in a slowdown in car sales.
