In 11 Months, Vladivostok Customs Routed Over 170,000 Cars for Personal Use
Across nearly a full year, the Vladivostok customs authorities issued more than 170,000 lightly used vehicles for personal use, a rise of roughly 66 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the official press release. The surge reflects ongoing demand and a dynamic market influenced by currency movements and policy shifts.
November accounted for the largest share of imports, with figures surpassing 28,000 units in that single month. The pattern suggests a sustained wave of buyers taking advantage of favorable or transitional conditions in the domestic auto market as the year progressed.
Currency trends also played a key role. During June, the ruble traded around 60 per US dollar, a level that later shifted to approximately 66.35 rubles per dollar. As the border procedures tightened and the situation around the fortress policy evolved, a rush to bring vehicles through Vladivostok intensified. Industry observers note that this momentum remains strong, driven not only by Japanese brands but also by a notable influx of Korean models. The overall effect is a robust flow of imported cars entering the market through this gateway, contributing to a complex pricing and supply landscape for 2023 and beyond.
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Source: TAS