Egypt's auto sales leap by 128% YoY in May
The Amic report highlighted that the total auto sales surged by 94.8% YoY in the first five months of 2025, recording 58,100 units.
Meanwhile, passenger car sales jumped 98% YoY to 45,100 units.
Bus and truck sales climbed by 46.6% YoY to 3,400 units and 103.7% YoY to 9,600 units, respectively.
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