OREANDA-NEWS. February 12, 2015. Sales of new cars in Belarus in 2015 could be reduced by one third compared to 2014, said a board member of the Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA), Alexander Chuprygin.

"Dealers do not have great optimism. We predict that in 2015, at a relatively favorable economic situation, sales of new vehicles in Belarus will be 20-25 million units against the predicted for 2014 30-35 thousand units, "- said Mr.Chuprygin, who is cited by the newspaper" Vedomosti ". According to him, at the same time in 2014 in Belarus official sales were only 25 thousand cars. "Another 25 000 units are "gray" imports", - said Mr.Chuprygin.

Belarusian dealers are now in talks with automakers for more favorable conditions for the delivery of vehicles in the country. In addition, in January BAA appealed to the Belarusian government with a proposal to support the official automotive business. "This year we could not wait for the explosion in demand for new motor-vehicles. If, as in 2014, half of all new cars in Belarus will be not from official dealers, then in a year some of Belarusian importers will have to cease their exist", - said Mr.Chuprygin.