Unusual Changes Have Been Observed In The Belarusian Auto Market
- 6.07.2026, 13:46
An unexpected decline.
In June the market for new passenger cars in Belarus showed a decline for the first time since the beginning of 2026. According to data from the Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA), 7,400 new cars were sold during the month, which is 9% less than in May.
The association notes that this downward trend affected most of the market’s major players. Of the ten most popular automotive brands, eight ended June with a decline in sales compared to the previous month. At the same time, locally produced cars and their associated brands continue to hold the leading positions.
The most in-demand models in June were the Belgee S50 (974 units sold), the Belgee X50+ (796), and the Geely EX2 (667).
The most significant decline was recorded in the electric vehicle segment. In June, approximately 2,400 such vehicles were sold—31% fewer than the previous month.
“This decline is particularly noticeable compared to previous months, when electric vehicles were one of the fastest-growing segments of the new-car market,” the BAA reported.
At the same time, the volume of new cars imported privately by individuals continued to rise. According to the association, Belarusians imported 1,800 new cars in June, which is 27% more than in May.
“This trend indicates that part of the demand for new cars may be shifting between the official dealer channel and private imports,” the organization explained.
The BAA believes that the market has entered a phase of seasonal stabilization following the record growth observed in the spring.
Grigory Baranovsky, a member of the association’s board, noted that, despite the decline in June, sales volume remains the second-highest monthly result since the beginning of the year. In the first half of the year, 35,600 new cars were sold to corporate customers, which, according to him, indicates that demand remains high.
He also pointed out that electric vehicles continue to account for more than a third of the new-car market. As the quotas for duty-free imports of electric vehicles are set to expire, demand in this segment may rise again.
In addition, changes to the rules governing car exports from China have already affected the structure of imports. In particular, imports of BYD vehicles have declined significantly, while the share of Chevrolet and Changan brands has increased.
According to Baranovsky, among cars imported by individuals, the share of electric vehicles has exceeded 40%, whereas in 2025 it was about 20%. In his view, this indicates growing interest in electric vehicles among private buyers.