In Russia, the sales of new passenger and light commercial vehicles continue to decline. If in January 2022 almost 90,000 cars were sold there, then in January 2023 – 32,000 cars. That is, the market has ‘folded’ almost three times! But there’s nothing to be surprised about here. More or less the same picture was in the previous reports of the Association of European Businesses, and it will be in February.
The only and unchanging leader from now on is AvtoVAZ. In the second place is the Chinese Haval (+43%). They are followed by Geely (+88%), GAZ, UAZ, Chery, Great Wall, Exeed, and other Chinese brands.
Conclusion? Considering China’s statements and Celestial’s position regarding Russia and Ukraine – maybe it’s worth thinking about whether to buy Chinese cars in Ukraine..?