From January to September 2026, Russia imported 301,000 new passenger cars, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Data presented by Autostat executive director Sergey Udalov at the CarX 2026 forum highlights that China remains the primary source, accounting for 70.9% of new car imports, or approximately 213,000 vehicles.
Kyrgyzstan and Belarus followed as the next largest suppliers of new cars, contributing 18% (54,000 units) and 3.1% (9,300 units) respectively. While Geely holds the top spot among imported brands, the Mazda CX-5 remains the most popular individual model for new vehicle imports.
The market for used cars also saw growth, with 334,300 vehicles imported during the first nine months of 2026, a 4% rise year-on-year. Toyota leads this segment, with the Toyota Corolla being the most imported model. Japan serves as the main origin for used cars, providing 57.5% of the total volume, followed by China at 25.2% and South Korea at 7.6%.
In total, 635,300 new and used vehicles were imported into Russia during the nine-month period. Used cars outnumbered new ones, totaling 334,300 compared to 301,000. Meanwhile, the domestic market for new passenger cars reached 960,100 units sold, representing a 7.2% increase over the previous year.
