Toyota to Establish the Largest Parts Distribution Center in the Middle East/N. Africa Region

Toyota has recently announced that it plans to establish a new parts distribution center in Egypt. When the construction is completed, it will be the largest parts distribution center in the Middle East and North Africa region, which can provide service for more than 0.5 million units of vehicles . 

According to an industry report, in the 1st quarter of 2015, the automobile sales (incl. sedans, trucks, and commercial vehicles) in Egypt went up 14.9% over the corresponding period last year to 72.1 thousand units of vehicles. Last year 62.8 thousands units of vehicles (incl. 48.9 thousand units of sedans, an increase of 14%) were sold. Toyota sold 7,300 units of vehicles in the same region in the 1st quarter of 2015. 

The center is situated in Sadat City with the net floor area of 30 thousand sq. m. The new center is expected to be inaugurated in 2 years. The construction of this center is one part of Toyota’s business expansion in Egypt.