The St. Petersburg Toyota plant in Russia has been transferred to the state federal state unitary organization called FSUE NAMI, according to reports from TASS citing the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This move marks a formal shift of ownership of the plant building, the equipment inside, and the surrounding land into state control through the agency that oversees strategic industrial programs.
Officials from the Ministry of Industry and Trade confirmed that the transfer is now complete in terms of ownership and that NAMI, a subordinate body of the ministry, will assume responsibility for the facility. The ministry’s briefing indicated that discussions are ongoing about how best to continue production at the site and what practical steps will be needed to maintain operations under the new structure.
As part of the ongoing assessment, authorities are exploring several scenarios for the plant’s future. One option under consideration is moving Toyota’s Russian production assets to NAMI, a possibility discussed by the minister of industry and trade along with other officials during a recent briefing. The process is described as a careful review of how to preserve manufacturing activity at the facility while aligning it with state policy goals for critical industries.
There have been notable developments at the plant in recent months. In January, there was a downsizing process at the site, reflecting broader changes in the local production program. Earlier, in late November 2022, the plant underwent an unscheduled compliance audit involving personnel from the National Guard and OMON as part of routine oversight and safety checks. These events are cited as part of the facility’s documented timeline and regulatory history.
Observers note that the transfer framework emphasizes the full transfer of ownership, including land rights, to the state entity and that any continuation of production will be guided by strategic industrial considerations and the ministry’s long-term planning objectives. The situation remains under close review as officials map out the next steps for a plant that has played a significant role in the region’s automotive sector and its broader supply chain. The focus is on ensuring stable operations, safeguarding jobs, and maintaining compliance with national industrial policy while navigating the evolving landscape of Russia’s manufacturing landscape.
Industry analysts and regional partners will be watching how the transition unfolds, including how existing supply chains adapt to the new ownership and what measures will be taken to sustain production levels. The ministry has stressed that decisions will be informed by factors such as equipment readiness, site infrastructure, workforce considerations, and the overarching objective of maintaining a robust manufacturing capability within the country.