economy
January 22, 2026
Chinese car brands closing showrooms in Russia
Chinese automakers have closed or rebranded hundreds of showrooms in Russia amid falling sales and rising costs, Kommersant has reported
TL;DR
- Hundreds of Chinese car showrooms in Russia have been shut or rebranded in 2025.
- This reduction follows several years of rapid expansion by Chinese brands.
- Low sales and high operational costs (borrowing, rental, logistics, staffing) are cited as reasons for the closures.
- The total number of Chinese-brand sales points in Russia fell by 7% in 2025.
- Many closed outlets are being converted to sell new Russian brands that use locally assembled Chinese models.
- Only a few Chinese brands operating as monobrand dealerships are profitable.
- The pace of closures is expected to slow, but further rebranding is anticipated.
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