As the largest automotive market in North Africa and one of the most dynamic on the continent, Egypt confirms at the beginning of 2026 the strength of its economic recovery. According to data published by the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC), vehicle sales reached 14,100 units in January 2026, compared to 10,150 units in the same period in 2025, representing a 38.7% year-on-year increase.
This performance is mainly driven by the strong growth in sales of passenger cars, which increased by 43.3% to around 10,900 units during the period. This is a strong signal of the gradual restoration of household purchasing power in a country that has been engaged in an ambitious economic reform program supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 2022.
The bus segment also showed a positive evolution, with 901 units sold compared to 698 a year earlier. Meanwhile, truck sales increased by 25.03%, reaching 2,278 units, a key indicator of the recovery of productive activity and domestic trade.
These results reflect the ongoing recovery of the Egyptian automotive market and sustained demand for vehicles of various categories, in a context marked by a gradual improvement in economic conditions and consumer purchasing power. They also confirm Egypt’s role as an economic powerhouse on the African continent, driven by its structural reforms and the gradual stabilization of its currency.
This upward trend follows the strong performances recorded in recent months. In November 2025, the country’s automotive market had already shown significant growth: vehicle sales had surged by 54.7% year-on-year to reach around 16,800 units, compared to 10,800 units during the same period in 2024.
Passenger cars had greatly contributed to this dynamic, with sales increasing by 49.9%, selling nearly 12,800 units compared to around 8,500 units a year earlier. This trajectory positions the country among the most resilient and attractive automotive markets in Africa for manufacturers and investors in the sector.
