This was reported by the Federal Customs Service of the country. According to the agency, since the beginning of this year, more than three thousand vehicles have been imported through the Primorsky checkpoint. Moreover, instead of Japanese, the Russians are increasingly acquiring Chinese models. Among the imported equipment there are new as well as used machines.
According to the FCS of Russia, since the beginning of 2025, Ussuri customs officers have issued more than three thousand cars of individuals for personal use. Compared to the same period last year, the number of imported foreign cars increased 3.5 times. At the moment, the amount of duties paid by Russians at Primorsky Customs exceeds 1.7 billion rubles.
Japan increased the supply of auto parts to Russia (but the sanctions are still valid) the parallel import of cars in Russia fell by 20% in Russia, the import of new cars was sharply reduced
In addition to Japanese cars, our compatriots are increasingly acquiring Chinese models. The import leaders are Changan, Cher, Geely, as well as Lixiang and Zeekr electric cars. In 2024, about 17.7 thousand cars for personal use were imported through the customs of the Far East. This year can significantly surpass last year’s indicator.
In early March, Russia recorded a sharp reduction in the import of new cars. Compared to last year, the volume of import of foreign cars decreased by 73 percent.
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