China will dominate the Russian truck market

Significance The exit of major European truck manufacturers from the Russian market has allowed Chinese companies to gain a substantial foothold, exploiting the established infrastructure and skilled workforce left behind, with their market share rising from 10% pre-war to over 60%. Russian producers, reliant on European inputs, have lost ground. Impacts The entry of Chinese companies will continue to erode the market share of local manufacturers such as KAMAZ. The appropriation of European technology and expertise by Chinese companies may undermine European manufacturers in other markets. Chinese manufacturers will face criticism for low-quality vehicles and inadequate service support, raising costs for Russian hauliers.