Iraq Automotive Market Research
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I need a clear, data-driven picture of Iraq’s automotive market so I can decide how and where to enter the country. This is strictly a market research assignment, focused on passenger and light-commercial vehicles rather than heavy machinery.
What I expect you to uncover
• Current size and value of the market, broken down by new versus used imports
• Growth trajectory over the past five years and any signals about the next three
• Key brands and distributors, their estimated share, and how they position themselves
• Regulatory environment—import duties, taxes, fuel subsidies, financing rules, and registration processes that affect pricing and demand
• Typical consumer purchase drivers (price sensitivity, after-sales service, brand perception, availability of parts) drawn from reliable primary or secondary sources
• Distribution and retail landscape: dealer networks, informal channels, and emerging online platforms
• Practical opportunities and risks for a new entrant
Research approach
Leverage a mix of publicly available statistics, trade publications, dealer or industry interviews, and on-the-ground observations. Arabic and Kurdish language sources should be tapped wherever useful; English summaries are fine for inclusion in the final report.
Deliverables
1. A concise PDF report (15-25 pages) synthesising insights, charts, and actionable recommendations
2. An Excel or Google Sheets file with all raw data, source citations, and calculations
3. A short slide deck (10–12 slides) I can share with stakeholders
Acceptance criteria
• All figures are traceable to cited sources dated within the last three years
• Assumptions are clearly stated; no unsupported extrapolations
• Visuals (graphs, tables, maps) are easy to read and editable
I welcome your proposed timeline, brief outline, and any clarifying questions before we start.
What I expect you to uncover
• Current size and value of the market, broken down by new versus used imports
• Growth trajectory over the past five years and any signals about the next three
• Key brands and distributors, their estimated share, and how they position themselves
• Regulatory environment—import duties, taxes, fuel subsidies, financing rules, and registration processes that affect pricing and demand
• Typical consumer purchase drivers (price sensitivity, after-sales service, brand perception, availability of parts) drawn from reliable primary or secondary sources
• Distribution and retail landscape: dealer networks, informal channels, and emerging online platforms
• Practical opportunities and risks for a new entrant
Research approach
Leverage a mix of publicly available statistics, trade publications, dealer or industry interviews, and on-the-ground observations. Arabic and Kurdish language sources should be tapped wherever useful; English summaries are fine for inclusion in the final report.
Deliverables
1. A concise PDF report (15-25 pages) synthesising insights, charts, and actionable recommendations
2. An Excel or Google Sheets file with all raw data, source citations, and calculations
3. A short slide deck (10–12 slides) I can share with stakeholders
Acceptance criteria
• All figures are traceable to cited sources dated within the last three years
• Assumptions are clearly stated; no unsupported extrapolations
• Visuals (graphs, tables, maps) are easy to read and editable
I welcome your proposed timeline, brief outline, and any clarifying questions before we start.