Main article: Automotive market of Russia
2024
Seat Belt Wholesale Growth 1.1% to ₽1,6 Billion
The volume of production of seat belts in Russia in 2024 reached ₽1,6 billion, an increase of 1.1% compared to 2023. This is evidenced by the data of the analytical company Alto Consulting Group, released in October 2025.
Moderate growth reflects the stable development of the automotive components industry, increased control over road safety and the gradual renewal of the country's fleet. The Volga Federal District became the leader in production with a share of about 100%.
The dominance of the Volga Federal District indicates a high concentration of specialized enterprises in the region. Local producers play a key role in providing a national market. Large automotive plants in the region are shaping the constant demand for safety components.
Developed industrial infrastructure supports production. Proximity to major automakers reduces logistics costs. The automotive industry cluster provides a technological ecosystem.
Five growth drivers:
- Strengthening state requirements for vehicle safety. Tightening safety standards obliges automakers to install high-quality belts. Regulatory requirements encourage the renewal of passive safety systems.
- Increasing the level of fleet and demand for new cars with modern safety systems. Rising car sales are increasing the need for components. Modern models are equipped with pretensioners and load limiters.
- Technological development of manufacturers and introduction of new materials to improve reliability and durability of belts. The use of high strength synthetic fibers improves performance. Innovative locks and locking mechanisms improve reliability.
- Active update of auto parts and car service. Seat belts shall be replaced after actuation in an accident. Aging of materials requires periodic replacement of components.
- Development of auto component exports and integration into international supply chains. Russian manufacturers supply seat belts to the CIS countries. Compliance with international standards opens up access to export markets.[1]
Internet sales of auto parts in Russia for the year increased by 8% to ₽276 billion
The volume of online sales in the segment of auto parts and automotive accessories in Russia at the end of 2023 amounted to ₽276 billion, which is 8% more than in 2022. In the first half of 2024, Russian consumers spent almost ₽256 billion on auto goods on the Internet, which indicates the possible achievement of an annual result of over ₽500 billion. This is evidenced by research data published in July 2025.
According to analysts at AnalyticResearchGroup, the local trading segment is showing steady growth. If in 2018 its volume was ₽69 billion, then in 2023 it almost quadrupled, reaching ₽264,9 billion. Cross-border purchases in 2023 amounted to ₽11,2 billion, which is about 4% of the total market volume.
The largest volumes of online sales of auto parts and automotive accessories in 2023 fell on the capital region. Moscow held the lead with an indicator of over ₽50 billion, and the Moscow region added more than ₽30 billion. Together, these two regions provide almost a third of the entire Russian market for online trade in auto goods.
St. Petersburg took third place with sales of ₽15,1 billion. The fourth position was taken by the Krasnodar Territory with a result of ₽14 billion, followed by the Rostov Region with an indicator of ₽8,5 billion.
In the Volga Federal District, Tatarstan and Chuvashia showed noticeable growth. The Republic of Tatarstan increased sales by 35%, reaching ₽6,1 billion. The Chuvash Republic showed even more impressive dynamics - the volume of online sales of auto goods more than tripled from ₽1,5 billion to ₽4,6 billion.
Among the regions of the Siberian Federal District, the Krasnoyarsk Territory with a volume of ₽4,5 billion and the Kemerovo Region with a result of ₽3,9 billion demonstrated consistently high indicators. These regions are traditionally distinguished by a high level of motorization of the population.[2]
The volume of the Russian market for spare parts for trucks for the year reached ₽780 billion
The Russian market for spare parts for trucks reached $8.4 billion (₽780 billion at the exchange rate as of July 15, 2025) at the end of 2024. The largest share in the structure of the secondary market for auto components is occupied by buses 37% of the total capacity. This is evidenced by the data of the Avtostat agency, published on July 15, 2025.
The agency's experts have compiled a rating of the most capacious groups of automotive components for trucks as part of the preparation of an updated report on the calculation of market capacity. The study covers the secondary market for spare parts and automotive components for commercial vehicles in Russia.
The structure of the secondary component market for trucks by merchandise group was as follows:
- tires lead with a maximum share;
- oils 10.7%;
- fuel system components 6.5%;
- brake system components 6.5%;
- suspension parts 4.4%;
- 3.6% batteries;
- 3.5% filters;
- engine parts 3.0%;
- clutch 1.8%;
- transmission 1.3%;
- other components 21.7%.
The ten largest auto parts groups provided 78.3% of the total capacity of the secondary component market for trucks in Russia in 2024. The dominance of tires in the structure is explained by the high need to replace these components due to the intensive operation of commercial vehicles.
Oils took second place in the ranking, which is due to the need for regular maintenance of trucks. The components of the fuel and brake systems showed the same performance, demonstrating the importance of these systems for the safe operation of freight transport.
Suspension parts reflect loads on the undercarriage during cargo transportation. Batteries occupy a significant position in the cost structure for spare parts for commercial vehicles.
Filters for various purposes provide the need for regular replacement of consumables. Engine parts reflect the complexity and cost of repairing truck power units.
Clutch and transmission take up smaller shares, which is due to the lower frequency of replacement of these components compared to consumables. Other components make up a significant part of the market. [3]
The volume of the auto parts market for the year grew by 15% to ₽650 billion
The volume of the Russian auto parts market reached ₽650 billion in 2024, showing an increase of 15% compared to the previous 2023. This became known in June 2025. The data was published by the analytical agency Avtostat on the basis of its own research.
Domestic manufacturers provided the main contribution to the growth of the auto parts market - their share in total sales increased by 10 percentage points in 2024. Russian companies took a record position, reaching 45% of the total sales of auto components in the country. Analysts associate this result with the expansion of the line of localized goods and the active substitution of imports against the background of restrictions on external supplies.
Analysts explain the growth in demand for Russian auto parts in 2024 by the course of import substitution, which is consistently implemented by the Russian government. Support measures for local manufacturers have reduced dependence on foreign supplies and increased the share of domestic goods in the auto component market.
The decrease in imports of auto parts to Russia in 2024 was 20% compared to the previous 2023. This decline was partially offset by the growth of domestic production capacities: enterprises of the domestic auto industry increased the production of components, which made it possible to maintain stable supplies on the market.
The Russian auto parts market in 2024 demonstrated not only growth in volumes, but also structural changes. Many domestic manufacturers have modernized production lines, which made it possible to improve the quality of products and reduce technological dependence on imports.
Demand for auto parts for cars operating in Russia for more than 10 years is expected to grow. The aging fleet creates additional opportunities for the development of the aftermarket.[4]
2023: Auto parts production growth by 18.9% to ₽446,16 billion
Analytical company TK Solutions in early February 2025 published a study of the auto parts market, according to which the volume of production of components and accessories for vehicles in Russia in 2023 reached ₽446,16 billion, an increase of 18.9% compared to 2022.
According to experts, the average annual increase in the production of auto components for the period from 2017 to 2023 amounted to 4.1%. The leader in production was the Volga Federal District with a share of 59.1%, in second place was the Central Federal District with 16.3%.
According to the analytical agency Avtostat, the capacity of the secondary auto parts market in 2023 amounted to $30 billion, of which $23 billion falls on parts for foreign cars and $7 billion on spare parts for Russian cars.
Tatiana Kolosunina, Marketing Director of NPK Avtopribor, noted that domestic manufacturers occupy about 20% of the total auto component market and continue to increase the production of batteries, tires, ignition plugs and other consumables.
Tires (11%), suspension parts (10%) and operating fluids (8.4%) occupy the largest share in the structure of the auto components market. Brake parts (6.1%), filters (4.7%) and steering parts (4.4%) also account for a significant share.
Tatyana Ovchinnikova, director of the Fit Service maintenance station network, stressed that the market for suppliers and manufacturers of auto parts has successfully adapted to new conditions, forming alternative supply chains.
Co-owner of Zaufer Autoparts Alex Werner predicts further growth in the auto parts market in Russia in 2025, provided that there are no serious external shocks and stability in international payments.
The growth in the production of auto components is due to an increase in the average age of cars in Russia, which reached 15 years in 2023, which is two years more than in 2019.[5]
2020
Dependence on import of components remains
In 2020, the volume of car production in Russia decreased by 35%, and the volume of sales - by 45% compared to 2012. But the volume of imported auto components decreased less - by 20%. The purchase of some types of parts has even grown. Imports of parts for internal combustion engines in 2020 exceeded the level of 2012-2013. Thanks to the localization of foreign industries in Russia, it was possible to reduce the share of imports of cars, but not components.
The Russian market for counterfeit auto parts was estimated at 27 billion rubles
The Russian market for counterfeit auto parts was estimated at 27 billion rubles. This figure is only 2.4% of the total auto parts market, it is about the same as around the world. In March 2021, it was reported that the desire to save money on the purchase of spare parts for cars is not the only reason why people prefer to buy counterfeit. About 59% of motorists admit that they do not know how to distinguish an original part from a fake one. Many admit that there are counterfeit spare parts that are better in quality than the original ones.
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