Cui Dongshu: By 2026, the market share of Chinese self-owned brands in Russia will reach a high level of 54.6%.

Cui Dongshu, Secretary General of the Passenger Car Association, stated that in June 2026, car sales in Russia reached 122,000 units, an increase of 22% year-on-year; from January to June, car sales in Russia reached a high level of 660,000 units, increasing by 10% year-on-year. In June 2026, China exported 84,400 units to Russia, with domestic brands selling 67,000 units there, meaning local sales accounted for 80% of China's exports; from January to June, China exported 448,000 units to Russia, with domestic brands selling 360,000 units, accounting for 81% of China's exports, showing a relatively balanced overall situation. In 2026, the market share of Chinese domestic brands in Russia reached a high level of 54.6%, with good profitability. Numerous models from international car companies entered the market in 2026, with strong performances from German and Japanese brands, while the advantages of Korean brands weakened. In June 2026, the market share of domestic car companies in Russia remained at 54.9%, at the peak level for 2026.