Chinese automakers forecast 4-5% growth in Russian auto market by 2027

Representatives of China's 'big four' auto brands project the Russian auto market will grow by at most 4-5% in 2027 or remain flat versus 2026. This signals a mature, low-growth phase for Chinese automakers that have dominated Russia since Western brands exited. The forecast implies limited upside for trade flows and a stable but unspectacular market outlook.