The Challenge

  • A large conglomerate in Saudi Arabia was evaluating auto spare parts as a potential diversification opportunity and commissioned Glasgow Research & Consulting to conduct a market study and recommend specific project ideas.

  • Desk research combined with 100 face-to-face and phone interviews with industry participants.

Module 1

  • Analysis of automobile market in GCC countries (sales, vehicle parc, key OEMs, future growth trends)
  • High level analysis of market and competition dynamics for after-market auto components in GCC countries

Module 2

  • Detailed market study on ten short-listed products covering market size, key players, imports, growth outlook, distribution value chain, barriers to entry; opportunities for acquisition

Module 3

  • Identification of five attractive products. Project profiles covering technology requirements, typical project size and cost, financials and investment metrics