Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Shell Markets Middle East Ltd (Shell) has appointed GB Auto Iraq as the exclusive distributor of its automotive lubricants in central and southern Iraq.
Under the contract, Shell will provide GB Auto with high-quality lubrication solutions and products under the brand including Shell Helix, Shell Rimula, Shell Spirax and Shell Gadus for end users.
“Our partnership with GB Auto began 15 years ago in Egypt and today we are proud to continue building on this relationship as we look to expand our value proposition in Iraq,” said Haytham Yehia, CEO of Shell Middle East & Central Asia.
Iraq’s ever-increasing industrial activity and the nation’s expanding economy have contributed to the need for lubricants in recent years. The need for lubricants used in numerous industries, including transportation, manufacturing and construction, is expected to increase as the nation continues to develop and improve its infrastructure.
“By leveraging GB Auto’s strong distribution network across Iraq and its position as a trusted franchised workshop (FWS) distributor, we are confident that we will meet the growing demand for high quality lubricants and improve accessibility of products to our growing customer base,” he said. Yehia.
By 2026, the lubricants market in Iraq is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.73 percent, according to research by Research and Markets.
“Through this partnership, we will now have access to distribute a high quality product portfolio of Shell lubricants, which we are confident will further enhance our reputation as a leading franchised workshop distributor in this market and enable us to satisfy the growing demand for lubricants in Iraq,” said Nader Ghabbour, CEO of GB Auto.
