Lamborghini Resumes Middle East Deliveries Amid Profit Dip
The carmaker's regional sales recovered in September and October after a conflict halted deliveries earlier this year.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
Lamborghini has resumed deliveries to the Middle East after an April halt caused by regional conflict. The company reported falling operating profit and deliveries for the first nine months of the year.
Why it matters
The Middle East accounts for roughly 5% of Lamborghini's annual volume, so the disruption weighed on results. Recovery in the region helps stabilize sales as the automaker navigates a weaker profit outlook.
Lamborghini's operating profit for the first nine months fell 4.8% year-on-year to €564 million ($633 million). The Middle East accounts for about 450 cars a year, roughly 5% of annual volume.
The players
Lamborghini
Lamborghini is the Italian luxury and performance car manufacturer based in Sant'Agata Bolognese, owned by the Volkswagen Group and known for its V12 and V10 supercars.
The details
Lamborghini said in April that the Middle East conflict forced a complete stop to sales and deliveries in the region. Deliveries improved in September and October, and the company said the region should be positive for November. The automaker attributed its falling operating profit to negative foreign exchange effects, higher depreciation and US tariffs.
Timeline
April 2026: Lamborghini said the Middle East conflict halted sales and deliveries.
September and October 2026: Deliveries in the Middle East improved.
October 30, 2026: Lamborghini reported falling operating profit and deliveries for the first nine months.
November 11, 2026: Lamborghini briefed on the normalization of Middle East deliveries.
Performance Vehicle Market
Lamborghini's margin pressure from US tariffs mirrors the broader squeeze on high-end European performance car exporters that rely heavily on the American market. The company's delayed electric plans also reflect how luxury marques are recalibrating timelines amid uncertain demand.
For buyers in the Middle East, Lamborghini deliveries have resumed, so orders placed during the halt can now move forward. Prospective buyers elsewhere face the same tariff-driven pricing pressure reflected in the company's reduced operating profit.
The takeaway
Luxury automakers remain exposed to regional conflicts and trade policy, so delivery recovery in a single market does not by itself restore profit growth. Watch for guidance on electric plans and tariff exposure in future quarterly reports.
Further reading
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