Core Insights - The Russian automotive market is projected to sell 1.496 million new vehicles in 2025, representing a 19% decrease compared to the previous year [1] Sales Data Summary - The domestic market is expected to sell 1.317 million passenger cars in 2025, down 15% year-on-year [1] - Light commercial vehicle sales are forecasted at 107,100 units, a decline of 24% [1] - Truck sales are anticipated to drop to 57,600 units, reflecting a 53% decrease [1] - Bus sales are projected at 14,300 units, down 31% [1] - Electric vehicle sales are estimated at 13,500 units, a 30% reduction from 2024 [1] Market Share Analysis - By the end of 2025, the market share of Chinese brands in new car sales is expected to reach 52-53%, while Russian brands will account for 32-33% [1] - It is anticipated that in 2026, the market share of Russian brands may rise to 40%, with a potential decline in the market share of Chinese brands [1] Structural Changes - Analysts note that the structure of the Russian automotive market is changing, with an emphasis on localizing the production of Chinese models [1] - The market share of Chinese brands in Russia is not expected to see significant growth in 2026, with sales numbers stabilizing [1]