Chinese auto parts deliveries to Russia up 15% over seven months, Kommersant reports

Imports of automotive parts and components from China to Russia surged by approximately 15% over the seven months from January to July, reaching a total of $1.3 billion, according to Russian business daily Kommersant. The data, cited by the source, indicates that Chinese auto parts now constitute more than half of all deliveries to Russia.

Rolf, a car dealer based in Russia, described the figures as preliminary but emphasized that they mark a record for the period that the company has been tracking and represent confirmation that the Chinese segment of the Russian market is growing stronger. While China's customs administration has not yet released figures for July, its data shows that deliveries increased by 14.3% during the first half of the year, from January through June, reaching a total of $1.19 billion.

The most sought-after parts include filters, brake pads, brake discs, suspension components, and cooling-system parts, as reported by Kommersant. Prices for spare parts have seen a "noticeable" rise since the beginning of the year, with an average increase of 20-30%, according to the newspaper. Rolf noted that the conditions for further growth remain favorable.

Experts consulted by Kommersant attribute the increase in deliveries to the growing number of Chinese cars in Russia that require servicing. They also pointed out that Chinese manufacturers operating in Russia are enhancing localization efforts, including opening dealerships and building out service infrastructure.