Increased car prices expected as stock shortages persist, says Avtodom executive
Leading car dealership groups anticipate a rise in vehicle prices in the early part of the year, driven by ongoing shortages and higher logistics costs accumulated over the past year. This outlook comes from Andrey Olkhovsky, the general manager of the Avtodom Group of Companies, who notes that the market environment has shifted toward tighter supplies and increased expenses across the supply chain.
Olkhovsky explains that prices for cars are unlikely to drop soon. He estimates that vehicles could be roughly 10% more expensive than current levels, with price movements closely tied to exchange rates and disruptions in logistics and supply chains. In his view, the cost structure of cars will respond to monetary fluctuations and the efficiency of global logistics networks, not simply to demand as it fluctuates.
The executive further highlights a tightening situation regarding stock availability. He points out that inventory from sanction-imposed nations could start to dwindle between January and April, which would further constrain supply. In this context, Chinese-made cars are not expected to become cheaper, as manufacturers in the Middle Kingdom are anticipated to continue pursuing stronger profit margins amid persistent demand and market pressures.
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Source: BAG
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