Quick takeaways
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Scale & growth: 258,300 cars were imported in Jan–Aug 2025 (+20% YoY). Total customs value reached $3.7 b (+25% YoY) — signaling a tilt to newer or higher-priced models.
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Average ticket: ~$14.3k per car at customs.
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Supplier mix: Germany remains No. 1 by units; USA holds No. 2 (strong flow of used vehicles); China is solidly No. 3 and expanding (especially on new EVs).
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EV footprint: 61.7k EVs were imported (~24% of all cars). The EV segment is still dominated by used vehicles (~77%), while China leads new EV supply.
Top-10 supplier countries by units
| Rank | Country | Units | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 56,939 | 22.0% |
| 2 | USA | 45,977 | 17.8% |
| 3 | China | 27,142 | 10.5% |
| 4 | Japan | 23,247 | 9.0% |
| 5 | Korea | 16,712 | 6.5% |
| 6 | France | 16,396 | 6.3% |
| 7 | Czech Republic | 12,951 | 5.0% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 11,699 | 4.5% |
| 9 | Mexico | 10,500 | 4.1% |
| 10 | Slovakia | 6,341 | 2.5% |
| Other countries | 30,396 | 11.8% | |
| Total | 258,300 | 100% |
(Shares calculated vs. 258,300 total units.)
What’s driving the mix
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Germany (No. 1): Consistent pipeline of used EU-spec vehicles, broad brand mix, and buyer familiarity keep Germany on top.
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USA (No. 2): Continues as a key source of used cars (including repaired insurance vehicles), attractive price/spec trade-off.
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China (No. 3): Surging supply of new models — especially EVs — with price-performance and equipment levels that resonate in Ukraine.
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Japan & Korea: Stable flow of reliable used and compact vehicles; logistics and model availability remain favorable.
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EU neighbors (France, Czech Republic, Slovakia) & UK/Mexico: Complement the mix with specific brands, body types, and fleet streams.
EV segment snapshot
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61.7k EVs in Jan–Aug 2025 (~23.9% of all imports).
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Used EVs dominate (~77%); new EVs make up ~23%.
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China supplies the overwhelming majority of new EVs, supporting rapid electrification at lower acquisition cost.
Market implications (for dealers & investors)
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Margin outlook: A 25% rise in customs value vs. 20% unit growth hints at an upward shift in average vehicle quality/price — potentially healthier retail margins if financing and after-sales are in place.
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EV infrastructure pull-through: With EVs ~24% of imports, charging networks, battery service, and used-EV diagnostics become critical profit centers.
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Inventory strategy: Balance EU-spec used (Germany, USA) with new China-made vehicles to cover both value and tech-forward buyer segments.
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FX & policy watch: Sensitivity to exchange rates, import rules, and any future changes to EV incentives or technical requirements remains high.
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After-sales advantage: Winning plays will bundle warranty, parts availability, and service plans (esp. for EVs) to reduce buyer risk and speed turnover.
Method note (data window)
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Period: Jan–Aug 2025
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Totals: 258.3k units; $3.7 b customs value (+20% units; +25% value YoY)
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Top-10 list (units) and EV breakdown as provided; shares computed against total units.
