The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade is preparing to roll out a scoring system that recognizes automobile electronics as Russian products. This framework will grant manufacturers priority in public procurement and unlock additional benefits tied to domestic production. A key point is the emphasis on supporting homegrown components and local supply chains as part of a broader industrial policy.
Auto electronics makers have faced pressures from currency volatility and component shortages in recent years. To stabilize pricing, there is an expectation that the finished products will maintain a domestic component share of more than 50 percent. This requirement aims to preserve price integrity and strengthen local manufacturing resilience during times of market stress.
Under the proposed amendments, starting in 2024 developers of auto electronics will obtain rights to technical documents, design files, and software, with a mandate to carry out research, development, and all technological operations within the Russian Federation. By 2026 the plan extends to the design of Russian electronic components, reinforcing a domestic innovation pipeline.
Vasily Shpak, deputy head of the Ministry, highlighted that the scoring system serves as a strategic instrument for decentralizing the automotive electronics ecosystem. The goal is to empower manufacturers of electronic control units and microelectronics to operate with greater autonomy within Russia.
Shpak noted that these changes are intended to reduce reliance on imported electronics in the land transport sector over time and to stimulate large scale production of Russian auto electronics and related components on home soil.
A representative from a company listed by the Ministry believes the scoring system will foster fair competition across market participants. A more precise categorization of products will help ensure that the status of Russian-made goods is understood clearly by buyers and regulators alike.
Since 2022 the Ministry has begun using the points system and now signals plans to broaden its reach. The expansion will cover medical devices, telecommunications equipment, lighting systems, electronic component bases, and other related products to strengthen domestic supply chains.
Previously the Bank of Russia supported import substitution within the banking sector, while acknowledging challenges related to replacing payment terminals and other hardware. The evolving policy environment reflects a broader push to diversify sources, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, and build indigenous capabilities across critical technology sectors. (Source: Ministry overview and public statements, 2024)