Chery Leads Egypt's August Car Market with 17% Share and 3,168 Units
Chery topped Egypt's best-selling automotive brand list in August with a 17% market share and 3,168 vehicles sold. Chevrolet came second with 13% and 2,468 cars, while Chery followed in third at 9% with 1,670 units. Chinese brands secured three spots inside the top ten, reflecting their growing presence in the Egyptian market.
Chery topped Egypt's best-selling automotive brand list in August with a 17% market share and 3,168 vehicles sold, according to the latest AMIC report. The figure cements the Chinese brand's grip on the local market.
Chevrolet and Chery Battle for Second and Third
Chevrolet took second place with a 13% share and 2,468 cars sold, while Chery followed in third at 9% with 1,670 units. The fight between the two for runner-up position was tight throughout the month.
Nissan claimed fourth with a 9% share and 1,653 vehicles, ahead of Toyota in fifth at 6% with 1,206 cars. Hyundai appeared sixth with a 5% share and roughly 944 units.
Changan, Opel, and Geely Round Out the Top Ten
Seventh place went to Changan with a 5% share and 885 vehicles, followed by Opel in eighth at 3% with 645 units, and Geely ninth at 3% with 580 cars. Kia closed the top ten with a 3% share and 547 vehicles sold.
The list reveals Chinese brands dominating the upper ranks, with Chery, Changan, and Geely all inside the top ten. That shift reflects changing Egyptian buyer preferences toward value-for-money vehicles.
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