Export of cars from Ukraine: what models, how many and where they are taken

The fact that used vehicles are imported into Ukraine from abroad may not surprise anyone. However, it turns out that there is also an "opposite" procedure: the export of used cars. How many cars left our country forever in 2022, which models were exported the most and to which countries they were exported, experts of the Institute of Car Market Research investigated.

How many cars were exported from Ukraine

From January to September 2022, 1,877 vehicles were exported from Ukraine. Most of them ( 41.3%, 775 units ) were used.

During the year, cars were most actively exported from Ukraine in July : 331 cars.

Which cars are exported from Ukraine forever

Out of the total number of exported vehicles, the most cars are cars : 337 units. Also, 50 truck tractors (all used), 9 trailers and 2 trucks were exported from Ukraine.

Most of the vehicles were with internal combustion engines, only 10 were electric.

The main part of exported used cars was manufactured more than 20 years ago, i.e. before 2002 ( 43.9%, 268 units).

In second place in terms of popularity are vehicles manufactured in 2019.

Where are cars exported from Ukraine?

The largest number of used vehicles in 2022 were exported from Ukraine to Poland (172 units). Nigeria is in second place (142 units), and Germany is in third place (95 units).

1. Poland — 172 pcs.
2. Nigeria — 142 pcs.
3. Germany — 95 pcs.
4. The Netherlands — 40 pcs.
5. Moldova — 39 pcs.
6. Bulgaria — 33 pcs.
7. Georgia — 31 pcs.
8. UAE — 28 pcs.
9. Romania — 24 pcs.
10. Kazakhstan — 20 pcs.
11. Afghanistan — 16 pcs.
12. Burkina Faso — 15 pcs.
13. Lithuania — 15
14. Hungary — 14 pcs.
15. Jordan — 13 pcs.

In the list, exotic countries for this type of trade attract attention: UAE, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and Jordan.

Instead, new vehicles were mostly exported to Romania (27%, 112 units), Moldova (25.1%, 104 units) and Germany (16.9%, 70 units).

1. Romania — 112 pcs.
2. Moldova — 104 pcs.
3. Germany — 70 pcs.
4. Poland — 34 pcs.
5. UAE — 19 pcs.
6. Georgia — 13 pcs.
7. Kazakhstan — 12 pcs.
8. Belarus — 9 pcs.
9. The Netherlands — 9 pcs.
10. Hungary — 7 pcs.
11. Belgium — 6 pcs.
12. Uzbekistan — 5 pcs.
13. Bulgaria — 4 pcs.
14. Austria — 3 pcs.
15. Czech Republic — 2 pcs.

The most popular car models exported from Ukraine

The most popular models in the export of used vehicles during January-September 2022 were Renault Logan (22 units), DAF CF (18 units) and Renault Magnum (12 units).

1. Renault Logan — 22 pcs.
2. DAF CF — 18 pcs.
3. Renault Magnum — 12 pcs.
4. Hyundai Accent — 11 pcs.
5. Toyota Land Cruiser — 11 pcs.
6. Toyota Corolla — 9 pcs.
7. GAZ 21 — 8 pcs.
8. MAN TGX — 8 pcs.
9. GAZ 24 — 7 pcs.
10. Jeep Wrangler — 6 pcs.
11. Volkswagen Polo — 6 pcs.
12. DAF XF — 5 pcs.
13. Mercedes-Benz E-Class — 4 pcs.
14. Toyota Camry — 4 pcs.
15. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — 4 pcs.

They exported mainly new passenger cars manufactured outside of Ukraine — that is, it is actually a re-export of previously imported cars from abroad.

1. Lexus LX — 15 pcs.
2. Toyota Land Cruiser — 13 pcs.
3. Mercedes-Benz G-Class — 8 pcs.
4. Nissan X-Trail — 7 pcs.
5. Bentley Flying Spur — 4 pcs.
6. Mercedes-Benz S-Class — 4 pcs.
7. BMW M7 — 4 pcs.
8. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — 4 pcs.
9. Mercedes-Benz EQS — 3 pcs.
10. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S — 3 pcs.
11. BMW X7 — 3 pcs.
12. Mercedes-Benz C-Class — 2 pcs.
13. Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS — 2 pcs.
14. Mercedes-Benz Maybach — 2 pcs.
15. Toyota Sequoia — 1 pc.

In general, compared to the import of used vehicles, the segment of export cars is ten times smaller, but this is also a trend: Ukraine is not always the end point where a car ends its existence. Experts of the Institute of Car Market Research believe that the potential of exporting used cars from Ukraine is underestimated and will continue to grow in the future.

"Ukraine is on its way to joining the European Union. Taking into account the geographical position, established deliveries of cars from abroad, our country has an excellent chance to become a logistics "hub" between the West and the East. We can export both cars from the domestic market and organize purchase and delivery from the EU to third countries. Today, the markets of Lithuania and Georgia operate in this format. The future of the Ukrainian car market may be similar," says Yulia Rykovska, CEO of West Auto Hub.

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