The situation is worse in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. According to statistics, this year the owners registered about 5 cars. This is 2021% less than in 65. We can say that the LCV market has collapsed. Although commercial cars with mileage are sold quite actively.
Shacman is a formidable competitor to KAMAZ. Photo: YouTube.comIf we look at the heavy trucks market as a whole, we will see a drawdown of 44% compared to last year. But on the other hand, there are other figures. Shacman/Shaanhi managed to increase sales the most: +506%. Howo is in second place (+180%), South Korean Hyundai (+33%) closes the top three. She "breathes down the back of her head" the Russian "Ural", which managed to raise the sale of its cars by 31%. The situation is unique, this has never happened before in the Russian Federation. What do truck owners and drivers think about this? Opinions are mixed:
Our cargo carriers simply have nowhere to go, so they rushed to Russian and Chinese cars, mostly. And when the political situation settles down, return to Mercedes and Volvo again
Nicholas P.
Even if the economic and political situation stabilizes and European producers decide to return to the Russian market, they will not fully restore their positions. All the same, some of the Chinese and new domestic models will firmly occupy their niches, the system of warranty and subsequent maintenance, the supply of spare parts will develop, and the logistics problem will be solved. In addition, do not forget: Russian and Chinese trucks are much cheaper than European ones, not to mention American ones.
- Sergey Grigorievich N. objected.
Surely there will remain staunch adherents of Western brands. You will not envy them: you will have to pay exorbitant prices for parts and assemblies. Demand for spare parts will certainly be, which means that there will be an offer. Although there is an option: it is possible that the PRC will establish (if not already established) the production of parts for European trucks. In general, our market for heavy cars will be the most diverse in the world: the Russian Federation, the European Union, South Korea, China, and there will be some American hoods left
– confidently argues Alexander.
In any case, Russia will not be left without freight transport. Such a huge market attracts many. And let the West bite its elbows while the Chinese comrades are increasing production and sales. In fact, the US is helping the Chinese economy
Ivan Sh.
