Russia’s federal agency Rosstandart has officially banned the import of several major Chinese truck brands — Dongfeng, Foton, FAW, and Sitrak. The reason? These vehicles failed to meet mandatory safety and technical standards, including issues with braking systems, noise levels, emergency communication devices, seatbelt mountings, and electromagnetic resistance. According to Rosstandart, the violations pose a direct threat to public safety. Manufacturers are now required to carry out recall campaigns to eliminate the identified defects, and any attempt to bypass the ban will result in administrative penalties.
This decision directly affects the logistics sector: in the first half of 2025, over 13,000 new Chinese trucks were sold in Russia — nearly 47% of total truck sales. Dongfeng, Foton, FAW, and Sitrak accounted for about 28% of those sales.
At the same time, major Russian manufacturers like KAMAZ and GAZ announced a transition to a four-day workweek due to weak market demand and surplus inventory. According to KAMAZ, over 30,000 unsold trucks are now sitting in importer warehouses.
Industry experts say the ban could temporarily reduce available fleet capacity, raise prices for remaining compliant trucks, and challenge Russian manufacturers to ramp up production quickly. While some welcome the move as a boost for domestic industry, others question whether Russia can fully substitute the lost volume with local alternatives.
The logistics industry now faces a period of uncertainty — with fewer trucks available, costs may rise, and delivery timelines may be affected. Whether Chinese manufacturers can adapt to Russian regulations will determine how long this disruption lasts.
This decision directly affects the logistics sector: in the first half of 2025, over 13,000 new Chinese trucks were sold in Russia — nearly 47% of total truck sales. Dongfeng, Foton, FAW, and Sitrak accounted for about 28% of those sales.
At the same time, major Russian manufacturers like KAMAZ and GAZ announced a transition to a four-day workweek due to weak market demand and surplus inventory. According to KAMAZ, over 30,000 unsold trucks are now sitting in importer warehouses.
Industry experts say the ban could temporarily reduce available fleet capacity, raise prices for remaining compliant trucks, and challenge Russian manufacturers to ramp up production quickly. While some welcome the move as a boost for domestic industry, others question whether Russia can fully substitute the lost volume with local alternatives.
The logistics industry now faces a period of uncertainty — with fewer trucks available, costs may rise, and delivery timelines may be affected. Whether Chinese manufacturers can adapt to Russian regulations will determine how long this disruption lasts.
