In the first half of 2024, Serbia imported 65,275 used vehicles, maintaining a steady influx despite concerns over vehicle standards. The Serbian Association of Importers of New Vehicles and Parts reports that a significant number of these imports include older Euro 3 and Euro 4 engine models, which are deemed environmentally and safety-wise unacceptable in many countries.
The trend of importing used vehicles continues as last year’s total reached 131,905. For context, Serbia sold 18,256 new passenger and light commercial vehicles during the same period.
Analyzing the imported used vehicles, nearly 45 percent were equipped with Euro 3 or Euro 4 engines. Specifically, 9.61 percent met Euro 3 standards and 35.76 percent met Euro 4. Vehicles with Euro 5 engines comprised 29.90 percent, while Euro 6 models made up 24.73 percent.
The age of the imported vehicles reveals a concerning trend: only 3,826 were under five years old, and 18,818 were under ten years old. This means that 46,457 vehicles imported were over ten years old.
Volkswagen remains the most popular brand, with 12,703 units imported in the first half of 2024. Audi, Opel, Peugeot, and Renault follow, with significant numbers also coming from BMW, Citroen, FIAT, Mercedes-Benz and Ford.
