MG Tops Egypt's Best-Selling Imported Cars in August

MG Tops Egypt's Best-Selling Imported Cars in August

Egyptian market
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Oct 18, 2026 05:00 AM
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MG led Egypt's imported car market in August with a 31.4% share and 3,168 vehicles sold, according to AMIC data. Toyota came second with 7% and 704 cars, followed by Opel at 6.4% with 645 units. Chinese brands like Geely and Changan secured strong positions, signaling a significant shift in the competitive landscape of Egypt's automotive market.

MG dominated Egypt's imported car market in August, capturing a 31.4% market share with 3,168 vehicles sold. The figure is striking. This is according to the latest report from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC), the official reference for sales data in the Egyptian market.

MG Leads as Toyota and Opel Follow

Toyota secured second place with a 7% share and 704 cars, while Opel came third at 6.4% with 645 units. Competition is fierce. Nissan followed in fourth with a 5.8% share and 586 vehicles, reinforcing its strong presence in the imported segment.

Fifth place went to Kia with a 5.4% share and 547 cars, closely followed by Geely in sixth with the same 5.4% share after selling 545 vehicles. A razor-thin margin. Renault took seventh with a 5.3% share and 539 units, highlighting how tight the race is between fifth and seventh positions.

Positions Eight Through Twelve: Tight Competition

Fiat ranked eighth with a 4.6% market share and 460 cars, followed by Citroen in ninth at 4.1% with 411 units. The numbers reflect clear diversity. Hyundai landed tenth with a 3.4% share and 341 vehicles, while Changan came eleventh at 3% with 298 cars.

In twelfth place, Peugeot recorded a 2.9% market share with 292 vehicles. The data reveals a heated battle among brands. Egypt's imported car market is undergoing major shifts in brand rankings, with Chinese marques like MG, Geely, and Changan rising strongly to challenge traditional players such as Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai.

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MG topped the list with a 31.4% share and 3,168 vehicles, followed by Toyota with 7% and 704 cars, then Opel at 6.4% and 645 units.

Kia sold 547 imported cars with a 5.4% market share in August.

Hyundai held a 3.4% share with 341 vehicles, ranking tenth.

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