The automobile market in Saudi Arabia: implications for export marketing planning

Abstract

Provides an analysis of the marketing environment for car exporters to Saudi Arabia. Despite the fact that the Kingdom presents lucrative opportunities for car exporters, Saudi Arabia was the second largest market in the world for Japanese car exporters during the early 1980s. Contends that a number of unique social, economic, environmental, demographic and religious factors make this market highly complex. Success hinges on a clear understanding of the market conditions and on emulating some of the innovative marketing tactics of the successful participants.