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Core Viewpoint - The "honeymoon period" for Chinese heavy-duty trucks in the Russian market has ended, with exports rapidly declining due to a significant drop in overall demand and increasing policy barriers from Russia [1][2]. Group 1: Market Adjustment - The Russian heavy-duty truck market, previously dominated by local and Western brands, saw a historic shift in 2022 due to the Ukraine conflict, which limited local production capacity and created a market vacuum that Chinese companies quickly filled, increasing their market share from under 10% to over 60% [2][3]. - In 2025, the growth of Chinese heavy-duty trucks in Russia has sharply slowed, with sales of new heavy-duty trucks dropping by 57% year-on-year in the first nine months, totaling 32,868 units [3]. - Forecasts predict a 29% decline in demand for heavy-duty trucks over 16 tons in 2025 compared to 2024, with total sales expected to be around 72,000 units, and in a pessimistic scenario, sales could drop to 60,000 units [3]. Group 2: Policy Barriers - The Russian government has implemented multiple protectionist policies since last year, including new regulations that block foreign brands from entering through Kyrgyzstan and significant increases in import taxes, which have raised the overall cost of Chinese trucks by over 30% [4][5]. - Certification standards for non-local trucks have tightened, with mandatory testing requirements extended from 6 months to 12 months, and additional requirements for satellite positioning systems [5]. - The Russian market's tightening policies are seen as a response to the increasing presence of Chinese heavy-duty trucks, reflecting a desire to protect local industries [6]. Group 3: Strategic Shift - The previous growth phase for Chinese heavy-duty trucks in Russia is transitioning into a more complex competitive landscape, where the focus is shifting from volume expansion to value reconstruction [7]. - Despite the decline in market share, four Chinese heavy-duty truck brands still ranked among the top five in new truck sales in July, indicating that demand for Chinese trucks remains [7]. - The current challenges present an opportunity for Chinese companies to rethink their strategies, emphasizing the need for deeper localization and diversification to mitigate risks and adapt to market changes [8][9].