During the first eight months of 2026, Russia imported 22,100 BMW vehicles, marking a 31% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. While total imports declined, the segment for new cars grew by 17.5% to 9,200 units. Conversely, the import of used vehicles dropped by 46.3%, totaling 12,900 units.
Kyrgyzstan emerged as the primary transit route for new BMWs, accounting for over 40% of imports for vehicles under three years old. Belarus followed with 20%, while China and South Korea contributed 17% and 12% respectively. Direct shipments from Germany accounted for less than 5% of the total new car volume.
The BMW X3 led new car imports with 2,751 units, followed by the X5 with 1,548 vehicles. Other popular models included the 5 Series, X7, and X1. In the used car market, the BMW X1 was the most imported model at 3,823 units, followed by the 3 Series, 1 Series, 2 Series, and 5 Series.
The supply chain for used vehicles differs significantly, with 40% originating from China and 26% from Japan. South Korea, Belarus, and Germany accounted for 13%, 6%, and 5% of used car imports respectively. Plug-in hybrids represented 9% of total imports, while fully electric models remained negligible at only 25 units.
