From January through September 2023, Russian buyers spent about 1.02 trillion rubles on Chinese cars, a figure reported by Autostat Information. That amount formed the majority of Russia’s total automobile market revenue for the period. Across the first three quarters of 2023, Russians allocated roughly 1.88 trillion rubles to car purchases, highlighting the strong market presence of Chinese brands in Russia’s automotive activity.
In September 2023, Chinese brands represented roughly 63 percent of the Russian car market when measured by money spent. Russians invested around 189 billion rubles in Chinese cars during the month, while the overall market turnover for September was about 299 billion rubles. This pattern underscored the influence of Chinese manufacturers on consumer choice and market dynamics in Russia, even as other brands competed for position in the marketplace.
The top revenue in September came from the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro crossover, with consumers spending 15.6 billion rubles on this model during September and 105 billion rubles across the first nine months of 2023. The three-quarter results placed the Haval Jolion in second in turnover, totaling 74.6 billion rubles, while Geely Monjaro led September on its own with monthly spending of 12.8 billion rubles. These numbers illustrate a clear preference among buyers for Chinese models that balance value, design, and feature sets.
Earlier announcements from Chinese automakers indicated plans to double the number of dealers in Russia during the current year, signaling a push to expand distribution and strengthen service networks. This strategic move would likely boost brand visibility, availability, and after-sales support across major urban centers and regional markets. The ongoing expansion reflects an effort to maintain momentum in a market where Chinese brands have already secured a solid revenue share and growing consumer recognition. Citation attribution: Autostat Information