Japan intends to ban the export of cars with engines larger than 1.9 liters to Russia

According to data published by the Yomiuri newspaper, Japan intends to ban the export of cars with an engine capacity of more than 1.9 liters to Russia. This may happen as part of a new package of sanctions due to the conflict in Ukraine. It is assumed that the corresponding decision may come into force as early as early August of this year.

According to media, it was used cars in 2022 that topped the list of goods exported to Russia — it reached 26% of total exports. In other words, last year more than 200,000 vehicles worth about $1.8 billion were imported from Japan to Russia  800 items of goods, including cars worth more than 43 000 dollars.