Denis Manturov, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, said that automobile prices in Russia are stabilizing, that automobile imports through parallel imports will not affect them. transmits RIA News”.
According to Manturov, there is now a more predictable situation with exchange rates, logistics routes, organization and production process, procurement and component production.
“So I don’t think [параллельный импорт] will have a significant impact on price fluctuations. According to us today, prices have stabilized more or less in the automobile market. How can the price be lowered while both world and domestic inflation continue? At least according to the level of proinflation, prices will always move forward. The question is how much,” he said.
earlier this week reportedIt has been reported that the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has included 12 foreign brand cars, including Renault, Ford, Kia, Mazda and Hyundai, on the parallel import list.