Heavyweight motorcycles (250CC and above) are becoming more popular, which may drive more U.S. exports.  

A nascent electrical vehicle (EV) sector is taking shape in Ghana.  

Ghana retains its complex customs valuation scheme and removes discount rates for imported used vehicles.   

The market for exports of specific goods and services into Ghana’s emerging EV sector starts to take shape.  

Ghana delays implementation of new safety requirements and mandatory certification for all imports of all used vehicles.  

Finance Ministry announces a series of measures, some affecting trade, to try to stem Ghana’s financial crisis. 

Ghana announces tariff increases on vehicle imports by end of 2022.

Kenya Power Accelerates Transition to e-Mobility

Kuwait lifts its ban on automotive exhaust system which had negatively impacted the sales of American automotive parts in Kuwait.  

Qatar has a very dynamic automotive sector, with growing interest in electric vehicles.

There is a need for reliable batteries and infrastructure to support electric vehicle charging in Malaysia.  

Australia’s auto market is mature, with modest growth expected going forward.

The European Union is now finalizing the regulation on the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure which will support all modes of transport in Europe.

China showcased hydrogen-powered vehicles during the 2022 Winter Olympics with further growth expected.

Electric battery production investments in Canada and securing the supply chain for zero emission vehicles represent business opportunities for U.S. exporters.