2020 Overall Africa Region Auto Industry Sales Figures

Africa Passenger Car Sales for 2020

In 2020, the African automotive market faced significant challenges due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Economic disruptions, lockdown measures, and reduced consumer spending impacted car sales across the continent. South Africa, the largest car market in Africa, experienced a significant decline in car sales in 2020. The country implemented strict lockdown measures to control the spread of COVID-19, resulting in factory closures, restricted movement, and reduced consumer demand. Car sales plummeted, and the automotive industry faced substantial challenges. Countries like Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria also saw a decline in car sales due to the pandemic’s impact. Lockdown measures and reduced consumer spending led to a sharp drop in car sales across these countries. Egypt’s automotive industry faced challenges, and Morocco’s efforts to attract foreign investment in its automotive sector were hindered. Algeria’s car sales were severely impacted by economic factors and reduced purchasing power.

In Nigeria, car sales also witnessed a significant decline in 2020. The country implemented lockdown measures and faced economic challenges due to the pandemic and declining oil prices. These factors contributed to reduced consumer spending and a decline in car sales. The market for imported used cars (Tokunbo cars) was also affected. Car sales in other sub-Saharan African countries were also heavily impacted by the pandemic. Economic disruptions, reduced consumer spending, and lockdown measures led to a decline in car sales across the region.