Sales of New Cars In Russia – Data, Trends, Charts & Analysis
Here you will find annual car sales figures for Russia. These statistics are Total Market Volumes, which include passenger cars as well as light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
The figures below come from unconfirmed sources and can vary slightly from other data you may find elsewhere. Despite our best efforts to find the most reliable data, we can’t guarantee 100% accuracy, unless a specific source is mentioned below the table. Still, we’re confident the provided data is sufficiently indicative of the size and trend of the market to be published as such. If you have access to a confirmed source of Russian car sales figures, including a split between Passenger Cars and LCVs, or data going back before 2005, please get in touch with us.
Russia Automotive Sales Data & Recent Highlights
As you can see, the Russian car sales market has been declining in recent years. The market has been shrinking at an average annual growth rate of 24.9%. The decline in the Russian car sales market can be attributed to a number of factors, including:
- The economic sanctions: The economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the West have made it difficult for car manufacturers to import components and vehicles into the country.
- The shortage of semiconductors: The shortage of semiconductors is affecting the production of new cars, making it difficult to find cars for sale in Russia.
- The depreciation of the ruble: The depreciation of the ruble has made imported cars more expensive, making them less affordable for Russian buyers.
The Russian car sales market is expected to remain weak in the coming years. The market is expected to shrink by an average annual growth rate of 10.0%.
Here are some of the trends in the Russian car sales market:
- The increasing popularity of locally assembled cars: Due to the economic sanctions, many car manufacturers have stopped importing cars into Russia. This has led to an increase in the popularity of locally assembled cars.
- The growing popularity of used cars: The high prices of new cars have led to an increase in the popularity of used cars.
- The increasing popularity of online car buying: More and more people are buying cars online in Russia. This is due to the convenience and flexibility of online car buying.
These are just some of the trends in the Russian car sales market. The market is constantly evolving, so it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends.
Interesting Russia New Car Sales Stats
- Best Sales Year Volume: 2,897,459 units sold
- Worst Sales Year Volume: 629,923 units sold
- Average Sales Per Year: 1,850,368.2 units sold
- Total Sales Units (since 2005): 33,306,628 units sold
Russia New Motor Vehicle Sales Table
Year | Sales | Growth |
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2005 | 1,520,225 | |
2006 | 1,911,240 | 25.72 |
2007 | 2,514,920 | 31.59 |
2008 | 2,897,459 | 15.21 |
2009 | 1,465,742 | -49.41 |
2010 | 1,912,794 | 30.50 |
2011 | 2,653,688 | 38.73 |
2012 | 2,755,384 | 3.83 |
2013 | 2,649,181 | -3.85 |
2014 | 2,333,067 | -11.93 |
2015 | 1,282,740 | -45.02 |
2016 | 1,239,680 | -3.36 |
2017 | 1,448,700 | 16.86 |
2018 | 1,606,676 | 10.90 |
2019 | 1,567,809 | -2.42 |
2020 | 1,433,956 | -8.54 |
2021 | 1,483,444 | 3.45 |
2022 | 629,923 | -57.54 |
Russia New Motor Vehicle Sales Chart
Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.