KamAZ maintains the first place in Russia among truck brands, while Chinese factories are sending more and more equipment here. In September 2026, the cost of trucks supplied from China reached $144.5 million, having risen 2.3 times by August. According to Chinese customs statistics, during 9 months, 795 million dollars were accumulated, 54.2% more than last year. Russia emerged as the largest destination for Chinese cargo exports in September. In political speeches it is already possible to declare import substitution as a victory. In car accounts, this victory looks much more modest. The account of the Russian manufacturer is also impressive: KamAZ Group ended 2025 with a net loss of 43 billion rubles according to IFRS. However, in the first half of 2026 the loss decreased by 29.5% to 21.8 billion. The factory did not stop fighting for a buyer. In September, KamAZ registered 1,582 new trucks, 17% more than last year, and for 9 months - 13,204, with an increase of 4%. Russian brands in total accounted for 57% of new truck registrations. China is increasing its exports to Russia, but in terms of the number of registered cars, Russian brands have not lost their positions during this period. In July, KamAZ CEO Sergey Kogogin canceled the planned four-day week for August-October. The factory noted an increase in orders and set the average daily rate at 160 vehicle systems. The management also announced that there are no plans for layoffs and a 10% increase in wages from October. The loss is real. The mass layoffs and five-day production stoppage that accompanied talk of it are not confirmed in documents for that period. A paradox was created between the border and the car showroom. In September, 2.3 times more trucks were imported than in August, but in the months of January-September, 37,418 new trucks were registered in Russia, 14% less than a year ago. Customs calculates the value of the goods that have crossed the border, and the registry records the appearance of the car at the owner. Among these events are warehouses, sales and clearance dates.

KamAZ maintains the first place in Russia among truck brands, while Chinese factories are sending more and more equipment here. In September 2026, the cost of trucks supplied from China reached $144.5 million, having risen 2.3 times by August. According to Chinese customs statistics, during 9 months, 795 million dollars were accumulated, 54.2% more than last year. Russia emerged as the largest destination for Chinese cargo exports in September. In political speeches it is already possible to declare import substitution as a victory. In car accounts, this victory looks much more modest. The account of the Russian manufacturer is also impressive: KamAZ Group ended 2025 with a net loss of 43 billion rubles according to IFRS. However, in the first half of 2026 the loss decreased by 29.5% to 21.8 billion. The factory did not stop fighting for a buyer. In September, KamAZ registered 1,582 new trucks, 17% more than last year, and for 9 months - 13,204, with an increase of 4%. Russian brands in total accounted for 57% of new truck registrations. China is increasing its exports to Russia, but in terms of the number of registered cars, Russian brands have not lost their positions during this period. In July, KamAZ CEO Sergey Kogogin canceled the planned four-day week for August-October. The factory noted an increase in orders and set the average daily rate at 160 vehicle systems. The management also announced that there are no plans for layoffs and a 10% increase in wages from October. The loss is real. The mass layoffs and five-day production stoppage that accompanied talk of it are not confirmed in documents for that period. A paradox was created between the border and the car showroom. In September, 2.3 times more trucks were imported than in August, but in the months of January-September, 37,418 new trucks were registered in Russia, 14% less than a year ago. Customs calculates the value of the goods that have crossed the border, and the registry records the appearance of the car at the owner. Among these events are warehouses, sales and clearance dates.