Saudi Arabia: A Top 20 Global Car Market with 160,000 Imports in 2022-2023, Focusing on Safety and Transition to Electric Vehicles
The Saudi Arabian car market is a major player in the global automotive industry, accounting for over half of car sales in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
In the 2022-2023 period, over 160,000 cars were imported into Saudi Arabia, with 93,199 cars imported in 2023 and 66,870 cars imported in 2022.
Japan, India, the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Thailand were the top countries exporting cars to Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) inspected 60,473 vehicles in 2023 to ensure compliance with safety standards.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) issued 18,150 energy efficiency certificates for tire products, reaffirming their commitment to tire quality, safety, and energy efficiency in the Saudi market.
SASO also granted a 465% increase in certificates of conformity for electric vehicles in 2023, showcasing their support for the transition to clean energy.
Additionally, 1,505 fuel efficiency labels were issued for new light vehicles.
Japan, India, the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Thailand were the top countries exporting cars to Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) inspected 60,473 vehicles in 2023 to ensure compliance with safety standards.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) issued 18,150 energy efficiency certificates for tire products, reaffirming their commitment to tire quality, safety, and energy efficiency in the Saudi market.
SASO also granted a 465% increase in certificates of conformity for electric vehicles in 2023, showcasing their support for the transition to clean energy.
Additionally, 1,505 fuel efficiency labels were issued for new light vehicles.
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