Russian aftermarket index · Q1 2026: shifts in prices and availability
Breakdown of key automotive aftermarket metrics for Q1 2026 — price dynamics, distribution shifts, and the effect of parallel imports.
In the first quarter of 2026, the Russian automotive aftermarket continued to adapt to new logistics realities. On the Datamotor platform side, several stable patterns have emerged.
First, the average cost of a routine service basket (oils, filters, brake pads) rose 4.8% year over year — materially below inflation. The industry found balance through more efficient logistics and parallel imports.
Second, shipments via hubs in the UAE and Türkiye reached 23% of total catalog imports. Resident company Importer.parts carries a significant share of that flow.
Third, applicability depth is growing: the average SKU now covers 14.2 vehicle modifications versus 11.8 a year ago. The market is becoming thinner and more demanding.
Fourth, CRM partnerships shifted toward bundled contracts. Distributors increasingly sign a package of Catalog + iPricer + WMS rather than separate products.
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