The Algerian car market could increase by 10% in 2013
- The Algerian car market has experienced strong growth since 2010. This year, 300,000 vehicles were registered (a record for the time), and 330,000 in 2011 and 437,000 in 2012. The Algerian government expects 480,000 vehicles in 2013. Sales effectively increased by almost 10% (9.6%) in the first half of this year.
- The sharp increase in car sales in Algeria resulted from the renewal of an ageing park, substantial increases in wages that benefited all workers, and the reduction of import duties for new vehicles coupled with the establishment of new funds for the purchase of vehicles.
- Traditionally, French automobile brands are the most sold on the Algerian market, accounting for this year more than 33% market share.
- Renault is the market leader with 49,468 vehicles sold in the first half of 2013, followed by Peugeot with 48,624 sales, Dacia (23,953 sales), Hyundai (20,486 sales), Toyota (19,858 sales), Volkswagen (16 592 sales) Seat (13,573 sales), Chevrolet (10,984 sales) and Citroën (9809 sales).
- The most popular models were the Dacia Logan, Peugeot 301, Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 and Seat Ibiza. But the new Renault Symbol (With a Logan chassis) is making great progress. Before it being produced locally, it will be imported from Turkey.
Data source: File #55 - Registrations in the World by makes
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