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Israel's Vehicle Market Saw Record New Car Registrations in 2025 Despite Import Drop
Israel registered a record 290,000 new cars in 2025, an 8.4% increase from 2024, despite a 25% drop in imports. Importers accelerated shipments in December 2024 to avoid upcoming tax hikes, creating large inventories.
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What happened
- 01Israel saw a record 290,000 new cars registered in 2025, an 8.4% rise from 2024.
- 02Vehicle imports dropped 25% to 250,000 cars in 2025, creating a significant gap with registrations.
- 03Importers rushed December 2024 shipments to beat January 2025 tax increases.
- 04The value of imported vehicles fell 20.9% to 23.6 billion shekels in 2025.
- 05Electric and hybrid vehicles constituted 60% of all new registrations in 2025.
- 06Chinese brands dominated imported electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle markets.
The value of imports decreased by 20.9% due to lower volumes and the rise of cheaper electric vehicles, largely from China, which made up 60% of new registrations.
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