As the results of the first five months of 2023 showed, imports of cars in Russia reached 171.5 thousand. This is almost five times higher than in the pre-crisis year of 2021.
As "Kommersant" writes with reference to the data of agency "Autostat" and FCS, in the period from January to May of this year there was an increase in purchases of cars abroad by 2,7 times compared to the same period last year.
Experts also note the fact that the ruble exchange rate determines the monthly dynamics. In April imports fell by 9.1% compared to March due to the weakening of the Russian currency, but in May it increased by 51.1% and amounted to 51.2 thousand units.
The overwhelming part of imports (70.5%) is accounted for Chinese cars. Within five months their deliveries have reached 120.9 thousand units.