The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced plans to publish an updated list of goods eligible for parallel imports within the next two to three months. The information came from Vasily Osmakov, the first deputy head of the ministry, who spoke on the sidelines of the Innoprom international industry fair. TASS reported the statement.
Osmakov indicated that a new order is likely to be issued in the coming months. His remarks were delivered during a briefing at Innoprom, a gathering that highlights developments in the global industrial sector and often signals policy shifts in trade and import rules. Innoprom is being hosted in Yekaterinburg from July 10 through July 13, drawing participants from multiple countries and sectors to discuss innovation, manufacturing, and market access.
The event has shed light on the summer lineup of parallel import vehicles in Russia. Among the standout offerings are models from European brands that have entered the Russian market via parallel channels, including several from Audi and BMW. Observers have noted that several European models brought into Russia from China in June have attracted considerable interest. Notable examples include the Audi Q6, a large crossover priced around 8.2 million rubles, as well as extended versions of the Audi Q5L available for about 7 million rubles and the Audi A6L around 8 million rubles. These entries reflect ongoing consumer demand for premium and mid-range sedans and crossovers through parallel import routes, a trend that policy discussions at Innoprom are likely to influence.
In parallel developments, the European Union announced new sanctions on June 23, introducing the 11th package aimed at pressuring Russia in response to broader geopolitical tensions. The package includes restrictions on the export of passenger vehicles with engines larger than 1.9 liters to Russia, a move that could affect product availability and price dynamics in the local market. Industry observers are monitoring how these measures interplay with Russia’s push to expand parallel imports and diversify supplier networks to maintain consumer access to a wider range of vehicles and other goods. Sources close to government and industry analysts highlighted potential adjustments in import procedures and pricing strategies in light of the evolving sanctions landscape.
Earlier reporting noted discussions about broadening the scope of goods allowed for parallel import in ways that might reduce shortages and stabilize some consumer categories. While the government has not formalized every detail, the momentum from Innoprom suggests ongoing collaboration among ministries, manufacturers, and distributors to streamline import flows and support domestic demand. The upshot for shoppers and industry players is a more visible effort to balance sanctions effects with market access, an objective that regulators and market participants appear to pursue with coordinated policy actions. In this context, the dialogue around parallel imports remains central to Russia’s retail and automotive ecosystems, with policymakers signaling careful consideration of supply routes, price impacts, and consumer choice.