By early 2025, the share of Chinese-branded used cars in the Russian market has soared to 5.4% from 0.8% in the first quarter of 2023, a nearly seven-fold increase in just two…By early 2025, the share of Chinese-branded used cars in the Russian market has soared to 5.4% from 0.8% in the first quarter of 2023, a nearly seven-fold increase in just two…
[Citing Russian media reports] In recent years, Chinese auto brands have not only risen rapidly in the new car market, but have also gradually become a force to be reckoned with in Russia’s used car market.
According to a new report released by Avito Auto, a leading Russian classifieds platform, the share of Chinese-branded used cars in the Russian market has soared from 0.8% in the first quarter of 2023 to 5.4% by the beginning of 2025, an increase of nearly seven times in just two years.
This trend is also reflected in the sales structure of professional sellers.
The percentage of Chinese-branded used vehicles offered by dealers also rose to 4.4% from 0.5% at the beginning of 2023, showing a significant increase in the acceptance of Chinese-branded vehicles in the distribution chain, according to the data.
Chinese cars are no longer “cheap but good” and have become the mainstream choice in the market.
“According to Avito Auto, “The Chinese automotive industry is no longer a cheap alternative to Western brands, but has grown into a major player that truly influences market demand, supply and consumer expectations.
“This means that Chinese brand used cars are not only attractive in terms of price, but also gradually win the trust of Russian consumers in terms of quality, value retention and service system.
Additionally, the platform points to a noteworthy market change: the number of used cars listed by private owners jumped 90 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, while professional sellers’ and dealers’ listings also increased by 15 percent and 12 percent, respectively, reflecting the continued rise in activity in the overall used car market.
“Автостат” data confirms: China’s second-hand car transactions nearly doubled annually
The authoritative Russian automotive analyzer “Автостат” (Automotive Statistics) also confirmed this trend in a recently released briefing.
Its data shows that 17,600 Chinese-branded used cars were sold in Russia as of January 2025, a staggering 96.6% increase over the same period last year.
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The “full penetration” of Chinese automobile brands in Russia is extending from new cars to the used car market.
With the advancement of localized production and improved brand recognition, more and more consumers are willing to buy and even resell Chinese branded cars, which in turn enhances the mobility and value retention potential of Chinese cars.
More importantly, the large-scale entry of Chinese used cars into the market is reconstructing the logic of automobile consumption in Russia – the market pattern once dominated by Europe, the United States, Japan and South Korea has been broken, and Chinese brands have gradually become the mainstream choice with their advantages of high cost-effectiveness, fast technology iteration and rapid expansion of after-sales network.
The structural changes in the Russian used car market will deepen in the coming years as more Chinese brand vehicles enter the used circulation cycle.
Article source: Guangdong good car
