It is possible that the cargo segment of the Russian car market will be almost completely converted to China. This was stated by Sergei Tselikov, director of the analytical agency “Avtostat”, during the held meeting. “Reedus” round table “Chinese trucks are taking over the Russian market. Good or bad?”. At the same time, it makes no sense to ban the import of trucks from China, since Russian manufacturers are unlikely to be able to fully satisfy all consumer demand. He emphasized that the only way out is to increase the competitiveness of domestic automobiles.
“What would I do if I were the government? The first step is an inventory of the entire automotive industry: What do we have left, what can our capacities do, both assembly and production? The second step is the creation of this single competence center. Thirdly, to create a step-by-step concept within this center: what should be done, when, who should do it, where we want to go in general with our automotive industry,” Tselikov said.
He added that it is necessary to create a full-fledged auto parts industry in Russia. According to him, this program needs to be designed for the coming decades.
Different thought adhere Vladimir Matyagin, President of the National Road Freight Transport Association “Gruzavtotrans”. According to him, the demand for Chinese trucks in Russia will decrease in the coming years.
“Autostat Information” reportedIn September 2023, approximately 13.6 thousand trucks were sold in Russia, of which 8.6 thousand (or 63.3%) were Chinese brands. The best-selling vehicle of September was Sitrak C7H (almost 1.7 thousand vehicles registered). In second place is FAW J6 (1 thousand vehicles) and in third place is Foton Auman (712 vehicles). These are followed by Shacman SX331 and FAW J7.
Previously recognizedHe said that Chinese car brands doubled the number of dealers in Russia in one year.