Autostat Executive Director Sergei Udalov talked about the accumulation of Chinese cars in the warehouses of car dealers and distributors in Russia. He shared this information at the Avtoboss company conference dedicated to the Chinese auto industry in Russia, held in Moscow, writes RBC.
According to Autostat data, sales of Chinese cars in Russia in the first ten months of this year amounted to 406.5 thousand units. This figure is 4.8 times more than the same period last year. During the same period, 153.4 thousand cars were assembled at automobile factories (Avtotor, Haval) (up 3.8 times) and 428.5 thousand Chinese cars were imported into the country (up 3.8 times). times). Thus, the reserve reaches approximately 175 thousand vehicles.
“There was a shortage in 2022, there were not enough cars. We now see that the sales level has fallen below the total supply and production since the summer months of this year. This is what accumulates in the warehouses of distributors and dealers,” said Sergei Udalov. He believes there will be active competition in the coming months to sell inventory and search for buyers.
In 2023, car buyers of popular Chinese brands in Russia preferred models in white, gray and black body colors. In this respect “socialbites.ca” said the Marketing Director of the Avilon dealer, which hired Andrey Kamensky.
Previously compiled Portrait of the average Chinese car buyer in the Russian Federation.