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Chinese-made cars, reclassified as used, flood Russia’s market, bypassing sanctions and automakers’ exit pledges.
Tens of thousands of foreign-made vehicles, including models from Toyota, Mercedes, BMW, and others, are being exported from China to Russia via informal gray-market channels, bypassing Western sanctions and automakers’ exit commitments.
Chinese intermediaries reclassify new, zero-mileage cars as used vehicles to avoid restrictions, enabling Russian dealers to meet demand.
Data shows these vehicles now make up nearly half of all foreign-brand cars sold in Russia in 2025, with Chinese-made versions of Western brands surpassing domestic sales.
Despite automakers’ efforts to block exports through training and contracts, enforcement is hindered by complex third-party supply chains and inconsistent oversight, allowing the trade to persist.
Los coches fabricados en China, reclasificados como usados, inundan el mercado ruso, eludiendo las sanciones y las promesas de salida de los fabricantes de automóviles.