Why is this important
Падение продаж отражает замедление активности на авторынке и осторожное потребительское поведение. Рост интереса к электромобилям подтверждает устойчивый тренд на электрификацию транспорта, даже в сегменте подержанных авто.
Key facts
- In total, 90 thousand passenger cars were registered in August;
- Sales of used cars: 52.7 thousand;
- Sales of new cars: 37.6 thousand;
- Of these, local production — 32.6 thousand;
- Imported — 4.9 thousand;
- Sales of used electric vehicles: 2.7 thousand.
What they say
According to the CERR, a sharp decline in the secondary market is observed against the backdrop of rising prices, seasonal calm, and customer caution. Electric vehicles, on the contrary, are becoming increasingly popular due to low operating costs and government support for imports.
Context
In July, used car sales grew to their annual peak, and the August decline could be a correction. Since 2023, Uzbekistan has been accelerating the liberalization of electric vehicle imports, including the reduction of tariffs and the launch of preferential programs.