According to the regional department of the traffic police, imports of cars from abroad to the Kaliningrad region increased by almost 80%, transmits online publication Klops.ru.
More than 2.9 thousand cars produced abroad between January and November 2022 were imported to the region and registered. The State Traffic Inspectorate stated that this was 78% higher than the same period last year.
Statistics take into account both new and used cars, as well as official and “gray” deliveries. It is noted that only 1% of used cars are imported by legal entities, as it is unprofitable for companies due to high taxes.
In 2022, 221.3 thousand used cars were imported into Russia for the January-November period. This is 82% more than the same period last year, reported Previously. At the same time, thanks to parallel imports in the Russian market present More than 500 car models from 85 brands.