GCC light commercial vehicle market stood at USD4,796.69 million in 2020, and it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.20% in the forecast period, 2022-2026 to reach USD7,676.72 million by 2026. The high demand from the end-user industries including tourism, infrastructure, transport & logistics are driving the growth of the GCC light commercial vehicle market. GCC states are making investments for the development of the tourism and hospitality sector including the airport expansion to handle the capacity of the projected visitor inflow which in turn is expected to fuel the GCC light commercial vehicle market growth for the next five years.

Relaxation of visa rules by the government in Qatar and UAE and development of Bahrain International Airport is expected to attract a large number of tourists into the region, thereby is expected to boost the economic status of the GCC region. The rise in the ongoing and upcoming mega projects such as Saudi Vision 2030, the red sea project in Saudi Arabia, the development of smart cities, and rail infrastructure require commercial vehicles for the transportation of goods and materials from one place to another. The economy is dependent on the import of goods and materials and with the growing population, the consumption pattern is expected to increase, which is expected to accelerate the GCC light commercial vehicle market’s growth.

Furthermore, rapid growth in manufacturing, retail, logistics and other sectors owing to favorable government policies has been a game changer for light commercial vehicles’ market in the GCC region. Over the past few years, demand for LCVs has grown significantly, backed by growing need for transportation of raw materials as well as finished goods to end users. Moreover, fleet owners have started operating for long haulage transportation services, which is further anticipated to fuel the demand for light commercial vehicles across the region. Such vehicles are also being used as moving shops of apparels, vegetables & fruits, etc. Apart from this, nowadays ’food trucks’ utilizing light vans are also gaining popularity which is increasing the penetration of the light commercial vehicles in the GCC region.

GCC light commercial vehicle market is segmented into vehicle type, fuel type, end user, country, and company. Based on the vehicle type, the market can be bifurcated into the pickup truck, van and light buses. The pickup truck segment is expected to witness significant growth in the forecast period, 2022-2026. The rise in the disposable income of consumers is increasing the expenditure capacity of consumers to buy luxury pickup trucks. The growth in the construction activities in the GCC region and the presence of supportive government policies to boost the construction activity is expected to fuel the segment growth.

The major players operating in the GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market are Ford Motor Company Middle East, Al-Futtaim Motors, ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, Nissan Motors Co. LTD, Volkswagen AG, Hyundai Motor Company, Ford Motor Company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Tata Motors Ltd., Mercedes Benz AG, Hino Motors, IVECO S.p.A, among others. Major companies are developing advanced technologies and are launching new products to stay competitive in the market. Other competitive strategies include mergers & acquisitions and new product developments.

Years considered for this report:
Historical Years: 2016-2019
Base Year: 2020
Estimated Year: 2021
Forecast Period: 2022-2026

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze the historical growth of the market size of GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market from 2016 to 2020.
  • To estimate and forecast the market size of GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market from 2021 to 2026 and growth rate until 2026.
  • To classify and forecast GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market based on vehicle type, fuel type, end user, country, and company.
  • To identify dominant region or segment in the GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in the GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market.
  • To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in the GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market.


Key Target Audience:

  • Light commercial vehicle manufacturing companies
  • Market research and consulting firms
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
  • Organizations, forums, and alliances related to Light Commercial Vehicle market.


The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as manufacturers, suppliers and partners, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Report Scope:
In this report, GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • GCC Light Commercial Vehicle Market Share, By Vehicle Type:
    • Pickup Truck
    • Van
    • Light Bus
  • GCC Light Commercial Vehicle Market Share, By Fuel Type:
    • Petrol
    • Diesel
    • Alternate
  • GCC Light Commercial Vehicle Market Share, By End User:
    • Individual
    • Fleet Owner
  • GCC Light Commercial Vehicle Market Share, By Country:
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Oman
    • Kuwait
    • Qatar
    • Bahrain

Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in GCC Light Commercial Vehicle market.
Available Customizations:
The following customization options are available for the report:
Company Information

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).


Profit Margin Analysis

  • Profit margin analysis in case of direct and indirect sales channel.