Car Import Analytics: February 2023 – February 2026
Statistics of 372,508 imported vehicle registrations in Ukraine
During February 2023 – February 2026, 372,508 vehicles were imported to Ukraine. Compared to the previous similar period, imports increased by 20%. VOLKSWAGEN remains the most popular brand with 13% of total imports.
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Regions are administrative-territorial units (oblasts) where a vehicle is registered. TSCs (Territorial Service Centers) are MIA subdivisions that directly perform vehicle registration. A single region may have multiple TSCs.
Peak imports for the selected period occurred in Dec 25 (17,083 vehicles). The latest month showed a 74% increase compared to the previous month.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023-03 | 8,631 |
| 2023-04 | 7,687 |
| 2023-05 | 9,340 |
| 2023-06 | 9,987 |
| 2023-07 | 10,136 |
| 2023-08 | 11,864 |
| 2023-09 | 11,440 |
| 2023-10 | 12,899 |
| 2023-11 | 13,235 |
| 2023-12 | 12,920 |
| 2024-01 | 10,510 |
| 2024-02 | 12,016 |
| 2024-03 | 11,975 |
| 2024-04 | 11,866 |
| 2024-05 | 11,781 |
| 2024-06 | 10,377 |
| 2024-07 | 11,921 |
| 2024-08 | 13,650 |
| 2024-09 | 8,505 |
| 2024-10 | 8,456 |
| 2024-11 | 7,190 |
| 2024-12 | 8,733 |
| 2025-01 | 7,224 |
| 2025-02 | 8,497 |
| 2025-03 | 9,325 |
| 2025-04 | 9,308 |
| 2025-05 | 9,592 |
| 2025-06 | 9,977 |
| 2025-07 | 11,012 |
| 2025-08 | 10,276 |
| 2025-09 | 10,439 |
| 2025-10 | 11,078 |
| 2025-11 | 9,841 |
| 2025-12 | 17,083 |
The vast majority of imports are used vehicles (76%). New vehicles account for 22% of imports. Data is based on the official registry of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
| Operation Type | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Б/В ТЗ з-за кордону по ВМД | 284,216 | 76% |
| ТЗ з-за кордону по посвідченню митниці | 81,268 | 22% |
| Новий ТЗ з-за кордону по ВМД | 6,497 | 2% |
| Б/В ТЗ з-за кордону (гуманітарна допомога) | 364 | 0% |
| Б/В ТЗ з-за кордону як гуманітарна допомога | 71 | 0% |
| ТЗ у зв'язку з приїздом на ПМЖ | 58 | 0% |
| Новий ТЗ з-за кордону як гуманітарна допомога | 15 | 0% |
| Б/В ТЗ суб'єктом господарювання | 15 | 0% |
| Новий ТЗ з-за кордону (гуманітарна допомога) | 4 | 0% |
Gasoline leads by fuel type — 52% of all imported vehicles. Electric vehicles account for 19%, indicating growing popularity of eco-friendly transportation.
| Fuel Type | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | 193,426 | 52% |
| Electric | 70,055 | 19% |
| Diesel | 67,705 | 18% |
| ЕЛЕКТРО АБО БЕНЗИН | 20,910 | 6% |
| БЕНЗИН АБО ГАЗ | 17,405 | 5% |
| Gas | 1,205 | 0% |
| БЕНЗИН, ГАЗ АБО ЕЛЕКТРО | 1,048 | 0% |
| ЕЛЕКТРО АБО ДИЗЕЛЬНЕ ПАЛИВО | 746 | 0% |
| ГАЗ ТА ЕЛЕКТРО | 4 | 0% |
| ДИЗЕЛЬНЕ ПАЛИВО АБО ГАЗ | 1 | 0% |
Import Source
With import data: 357,965 (100% of total)Where vehicles were purchased: USA for US market, actual country for direct imports
Top 10 Countries
296,233
61,732
Of 357,965 vehicles with known import source: 83% were imported from the US market (Copart, IAAI, Manheim), 17% — direct imports from other countries (Europe, Korea, Canada).
Details: USA / Canada / Mexico
US registry decoded: 210,143 (59% of total)Decoded from US state registry
Most popular body type — SUV/Crossover (59%). Data decoded from US state registry (NHTSA).
Drive type distribution: all-wheel drive (AWD/4WD) — 26%, front-wheel drive — 8%, rear-wheel drive — 2%.
Electrification Level
With data: 64,288 (18% of total)Electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles
Electrification level of imported vehicles: battery electric (BEV) — 72%, plug-in hybrids (PHEV) — 9%, conventional hybrids (HEV) — 12%. In total, 93% of imports are electrified vehicles.
Electrification trend over the last 34 months: EV imports are growing. Mar 23: 476 BEV → Dec 25: 7178 BEV.
Transmission Type
With data: 116,886 (33% of total)Automatic, CVT, manual and other types
Transmission type: automatic — 85%, CVT — 11%, manual — 2%. The vast majority of imports are vehicles with automatic transmission.
Top Brands
Top 3 brands by imports: 1. VOLKSWAGEN (13%), 2. AUDI (9%), 3. TESLA (8%). These three brands account for 30% of all imports. Leader — VOLKSWAGEN with 49,205 vehicles and average model year 2013.
Top Models
Most popular models: TESLA MODEL 3, TESLA MODEL Y, VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Absolute leader — TESLA MODEL 3 with 11,225 imported vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cars were imported to Ukraine during February 2023 – February 2026?
During February 2023 – February 2026, 372,508 cars were imported to Ukraine. In the last 30 days — 14,327 vehicles.
What is the most popular car brand for import to Ukraine?
The most popular brand for import is VOLKSWAGEN with 13% share of total imports (49,205 cars). Top models: GOLF, TIGUAN, PASSAT.
Which region of Ukraine has the most imported car registrations?
Most imported cars are registered in Kyiv City — 11% of total (41,111 vehicles). Followed by: Lviv, Vinnytsia, Kyiv Oblast.
How many electric cars are imported to Ukraine?
Electric vehicles account for 19% of total imports (70,055 cars). EV popularity in Ukraine is growing due to preferential customs clearance.
Are new or used cars imported more?
The vast majority of imports are used vehicles (76%). This is due to lower costs and the ability to find low-mileage cars at affordable prices.