Core Insights - In 2025, Azerbaijan's import of various types of vehicles reached 123,000 units, with an import value of $2.39 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 34.3% and 39.4% respectively [1] Group 1: Vehicle Imports - Passenger cars accounted for 113,000 units, with a total value of $2.14 billion [1] - The import of plug-in hybrid vehicles was 57,000 units, valued at $1.07 billion [1] - Non-plug-in hybrid vehicles imported totaled 17,000 units, amounting to $360 million [1] - Pure electric vehicles saw imports of 2,028 units, with a value of $62.48 million [1]

Core Insights - Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a significant increase in hybrid vehicle imports in 2025, with a total of 3,743 hybrid vehicles imported, up from 2,408 in 2024 [1] - In contrast, electric vehicle imports declined, with only 207 electric vehicles imported in 2025, down from 230 in the previous year [1] Import Statistics - A total of 95,421 vehicles were imported into Bosnia in 2025, representing an increase of 6,214 vehicles compared to the previous year [1] - The total value of imported vehicles reached 1.145 billion marks, with associated taxes amounting to 263 million marks [1] - Among the imported vehicles, 9,292 were new cars and 86,129 were used cars [1]

Core Insights - Azerbaijan's automobile imports reached 104,000 units from January to November 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 25.9% [1] - The total import value amounted to $2 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 19.5% [1] Passenger Vehicles - Imports of passenger cars and other passenger vehicles totaled 96,000 units, showing a year-on-year increase of 29.2% [1] - The import value for these vehicles reached $1.79 billion, which is a 26% increase compared to the previous year [1] Hybrid and Electric Vehicles - Hybrid vehicle imports surged to 58,000 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 160% [1] - The import value for hybrid vehicles was $1.13 billion, reflecting a 90% increase [1] - In contrast, pure electric vehicle imports fell to 1,861 units, a decline of 35.2% year-on-year [1] - The import value for pure electric vehicles was $552.9 million, down approximately 52% [1]

Core Insights - The cancellation of vehicle import inspection measures in Pskent, Uzbekistan, has led to a significant increase in automobile imports since September 2, 2023 [1] Electric Vehicle Imports - In September 2025, Uzbekistan imported 11,500 electric vehicles, with an import value of $114 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.5 times in volume and 6.4 times in value [1] - The total import value of electric vehicles for the first nine months reached $473 million, marking a year-on-year growth of 1.6 times [1] - The average price of imported electric vehicles rose from $11,239 to $11,724, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.3% [1] Fuel Vehicle Imports - In September, Uzbekistan imported 2,394 fuel vehicles, with an import value of $43.58 million, showing a year-on-year increase of 45.3% in volume and 27% in value [1] - For the first nine months, the cumulative import of fuel vehicles reached 13,560 units, with a total import value of $277 million [1] Hybrid Vehicle Imports - The cumulative import of hybrid vehicles in the first nine months was 2,264 units, a significant decline of 80% compared to 11,400 units in the same period of 2024 [1] - The import value of hybrid vehicles was $55.1 million, down 75% from $223.6 million in the same period of 2024 [1]

Core Insights - Uzbekistan's electric vehicle imports have significantly increased in the first eight months of 2025, reaching 28,900 units compared to 12,900 units in the same period last year [1] - The total value of electric vehicle imports rose from $16.7 million to $36 million [1] - There has been a notable decline in the imports of gasoline and hybrid vehicles, with gasoline vehicle imports dropping to 11,200 units valued at $23.4 million, down from 25,000 units valued at $54.1 million last year [1] - Hybrid vehicle imports also decreased to 2,025 units with a total value of $4.61 million, compared to 10,000 units valued at $19.3 million in the previous year [1] Summary by Category Electric Vehicle Imports - In the first eight months of 2025, Uzbekistan imported 28,900 electric vehicles, a significant increase from 12,900 units in the same period last year [1] - The total import value for electric vehicles increased from $16.7 million to $36 million [1] Gasoline Vehicle Imports - Gasoline vehicle imports fell to 11,200 units, with a total value of $23.4 million, compared to 25,000 units valued at $54.1 million last year [1] Hybrid Vehicle Imports - Hybrid vehicle imports decreased to 2,025 units, valued at $4.61 million, down from 10,000 units valued at $19.3 million in the previous year [1]

Core Insights - The import of automobiles in China has seen a significant decline, with 220,000 units imported in the first half of 2025, representing a 32% year-on-year decrease, marking a notable drop for this period [1][5][22] - The trend of declining imports has persisted since 2014, with a peak of 1.43 million units, followed by a continuous downward trajectory, including a forecasted total of 700,000 units for 2024, down 12% from the previous year [5][6][10] - The demand for fuel vehicles is decreasing, particularly in the context of China's automotive industry transitioning towards electrification, which is reshaping market demand [2][5][15] Automotive Import Trends - The top ten countries for automobile imports in June 2025 included Japan (13,354 units), the USA (9,609 units), and Germany (8,338 units), with significant year-on-year declines across most countries [1][21][22] - The import of vehicles from the USA has sharply decreased, with a 50% drop in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, although there was a 207% month-on-month increase in June [22] - The structure of imported vehicles is heavily skewed towards passenger cars, which accounted for 98% of total imports, with a notable decline in the import of light trucks and commercial vehicles [12][14][18] Monthly Import Dynamics - In June 2025, the import volume was 43,000 units, down 30% year-on-year and 9% month-on-month, indicating ongoing pressure in the import market [1][5][21] - The first half of 2025 saw a total of 220,000 imported vehicles, with a significant drop in various categories, particularly in traditional fuel vehicles [5][12][18] Market Structure and Country-Specific Insights - Japan, the USA, and Germany remain the primary sources of imported vehicles, with Slovakia showing notable growth in imports despite overall declines [20][22] - The import of electric vehicles has been weak, with a significant drop in both pure electric and hybrid vehicles in the first half of 2025, reflecting a broader trend of declining demand for imported fuel vehicles [14][15][18] Future Outlook - The ongoing decline in imports is expected to continue, driven by the rise of domestic automotive production and changing consumer preferences towards electric vehicles [2][5][15] - The complexity of international relations and trade policies may necessitate the establishment of more diversified import strategies to maintain a stable supply chain [2][7]