- 7/2/2026
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The Used Car Market in Kuwait
Mordor Intelligence, a company specializing in market research and consulting, published a comprehensive report on the used car market in Kuwait. The report presented market figures and statistics for 2026 and previous years, along with a forecast of the market value through 2031.
The report highlighted the best-selling cars by vehicle type, along with sales statistics broken down by vehicle age and seller type, and key figures on Kuwait’s used car market regarding prices and sales channels.
The report also highlighted the Motorgy as one of the leading platforms in used cars in Kuwait. It specializes in the Kuwaiti market and offers exceptional services, including comprehensive vehicle inspections, secure payment guarantees, and assistance with title transfers features that set it apart from traditional buying and selling platforms.
It also offers numerous home services such as tire replacement, window replacement, tinting and protection, and comprehensive car washing, all of which can be easily requested via the website or mobile app in just a few seconds, with service providers arriving at your doorstep at the time you choose.
The growing digital transformation has enabled car buying and selling platforms to offer more customer-friendly services and achieve significant progress over traditional buying and selling methods, particularly in the used car market, which typically takes place at dealerships and between private individuals.
This is where these platforms play a key role in providing practical and reliable services, while also simplifying the search for the used cars customers are looking for. This makes the buying and selling process faster and more reliable, with more accurate search results and comprehensive inspection reports, such as those from Motorgy, so that buyers can assess the car’s condition from the comfort of their own homes.
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Statistics on the Used Car Market in Kuwait
Below, we present the most important statistics related to Kuwait’s used car market:
Best-Selling Used Cars in Kuwait by Type
The type of car that accounted for the largest share of Kuwait’s automotive market in 2025 was sedans at 37.80%. As for SUVs, they did not reach the market share of sedans, but demand for them is expected to grow at an annual rate of 17.10% through 2031.
The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord remained the best-selling models among other sedans, such as the Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, and Nissan Altima. The average price of a new 2025 model year sedan in Kuwait is approximately 8,800 Kuwaiti dinars, while a three-year-old used sedan costs about 5,600 dinars. This has led many people to prefer used cars to avoid the significant depreciation that occurs when a car is new.
As for other vehicle types, SUVs are more popular among young people than any other age group, while high-income earners tend to opt for luxury and sports sedans and coupes more than any other type, especially German and Japanese models.
Chinese cars such as Geely, Changan, Haval, MG, and others have become an increasingly popular choice among those seeking fuel-efficient or even fully electric vehicles. This shift is a global trend, not limited to the Kuwaiti market, and demand for these vehicles is expected to grow in the coming years.
Best-Selling Used Cars in Kuwait by Age
In terms of vehicle age, cars between 3 and 5 years old accounted for 33.95% of Kuwait’s used car market in 2025, while cars ranging from brand-new (0 years old) to 2 years old recorded an annual growth rate of 13.15%.
As for cars older than eight years, they appeal to individuals on a tight budget who prefer a lower price at the expense of safety and driver-assistance systems that drive up the cost; however, they face insurance premium increases of up to 15% annually, as well as high maintenance costs due to the end of the service life of many components, which leads them to sell these cars sooner.
Used cars offered by official dealerships remain very popular among consumers; they come with a dealer warranty, are fully inspected for mechanical, electrical, and other systems, and are priced competitively to encourage purchases.
Dealer-certified used cars are typically 9 to 12% more expensive than those found at independent dealerships. This is where car-selling platforms like Motorgy come in, offering warranty services, sales guarantees, and competitive prices comparable to—and sometimes even better than—those of dealerships.
Best-Selling Used Cars in Kuwait by Price
Turning now to prices, cars priced between 3,100 and 4,640 Kuwaiti dinars accounted for the highest share of 29.10% of the market in 2025. Cars priced below 3,000 dinars such as the Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Honda Civic, Nissan Sunny, Hyundai Elantra, and Mitsubishi Lancer, are intended for people on a tight budget or those buying a used car for the first time.
As for cars priced between 4,640 and 9,210 dinars, such as the Toyota Prado, Toyota FJ, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lexus ES, the Jetta T2, the Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Captiva, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Chery Tiggo, are sought after by buyers looking for higher-end features and specifications at a price that remains within their budget.
As for cars priced between 9,210 Kuwaiti dinars and 50,000 dinars, such as the Lexus LX, Lexus GX, Lexus LS, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Defender, Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, Nissan GT-R, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche 911, GMC Yukon, and Chevrolet Tahoe, which recorded the fastest annual growth rate, projected to reach 11.10% between 2026 and 2032. These models fall into the categories of luxury sedans, all-wheel-drive vehicles, and sports coupes.
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Best-Selling Used Cars in Kuwait by Drive Type and Fuel Type
Gasoline-powered cars accounted for the highest sales in 2025, recording a market share of 85.10% of Kuwait’s used car market. In terms of annual growth rate, electric vehicles accounted for the largest share at 20.95%.
The Kuwaiti government is implementing distinctive plans to develop the infrastructure for electric vehicles, including requiring government agencies to purchase 5% of their vehicles as electric, not to mention the Ministry of Electricity and Water’s program to provide charging stations in carefully selected locations.
Despite the growth of the electric vehicle sector in Kuwait, the high demand for used electric vehicles exceeds what is available on the market, which will limit its growth, especially since a large number of owners keep their vehicles for a long time due to concerns about depreciation, not to mention the high initial purchase price.
Best-Selling Used Cars in Kuwait by Sales Channel
Traditional sales channels, such as dealerships and showrooms, accounted for the largest market share in 2025 at 60.55%, while online websites and platforms are experiencing significant growth at an annual rate of 18.25% and are expected to rise further in the coming years.
Best-Selling Used Cars in Kuwait by Type of Sales Channel
As for the types of sales channels that dominated the market share, unregulated sellers had the highest share, accounting for 71.55% of revenue in 2025, while regulated sellers’ share is projected to grow at an annual rate of 8.75% through 2031.
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Value of the Used Car Market in Kuwait in 2025
The report stated that the value of Kuwait’s used car market in 2025 reached $1.65 billion, or 511 million Kuwaiti dinars, and this figure is expected to rise in 2026 to $1.91 billion, equivalent to 591 million Kuwaiti dinars. Not only that, but it is expected to continue growing until it reaches $3.94 billion approximately 1.22 billion Kuwaiti dinars by 2031.
These figures reflect the strength of the Kuwaiti used-car market, and this growth is due to several factors, including the abundance of liquidity provided by financial institutions such as banks and companies, the high purchasing power of individuals and families, and the large number of government vehicles purchased by individuals.
Other important factors contributing to the strength of the used car market include the new traffic law requiring expatriates to own only one car. This has led families with more than one car to seek to replace them "especially if they are large" or to choose smaller, cheaper used models with better features.
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Conclusion
The used car market in Kuwait is currently experiencing steady growth, driven by demand for all types and categories of vehicles, from small, economical hatchbacks to family sedans, as well as crossovers and family SUVs. This is driving the market’s growth in the coming years, especially with the entry of Chinese electric cars into the market, which has intensified competition between models and on prices more than ever before.
This growth is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for used cars from private sellers at dealerships and certified pre-owned vehicles from dealerships, as well as the rapid development of digital services and online platforms for buying and selling cars.
Note: Most of the car models mentioned are from the Motorgy database and are not listed in the main report.
