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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States shrank by almost 6% in the I quarter of 2024

10th of April, 2024

Lithuania recorded the only increase – by 1.3% (to 7ʼ379 units), while Latvia fell by 8.6% (to 4ʼ685 units), and Estonia – by 11.7% (to 5ʼ801 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 41.3% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 26.2% and 32.5% shares.

There were 15ʼ095 passenger cars (-10.8%) and 2ʼ770 light commercial vehicles (+34.7%) registered in the Baltic States in the I quarter 2024. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (4ʼ108 units), Skoda (2ʼ346), Volkswagen (1ʼ784), Kia (1ʼ087), and Renault (915). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (913 units), Skoda Octavia (851), Skoda Kodiaq (669), Toyota Yaris Cross (568), and Toyota Hilux (504).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter of 2024 can be found in the table.

Country PC
(M1) LCV
(N1) Total
(M1+N1) Change Leading makes Leading models

Lithuania 6ʼ437 942 7ʼ379 +1.3% Toyota – 1ʼ829, Skoda - 938, Volkswagen - 842; Toyota RAV4 - 460, Skoda Octavia - 360, Toyota Yaris Cross - 303;

Latvia 3ʼ917 768 4ʼ685 -8.6% Toyota – 1ʼ044, Volkswagen - 570, Skoda - 553; Toyota Hilux - 222, Toyota RAV4 - 172, Dacia Duster - 158;

Estonia 4ʼ741 1ʼ060 5ʼ801 -11.7% Toyota – 1ʼ235, Skoda - 855, Volkswagen - 372; Skoda Octavia - 342, Toyota RAV4 - 281, Skoda Kodiaq - 244;

Baltic States 15ʼ095 2ʼ770 17ʼ865 -5.9% Toyota - 4ʼ108, Skoda - 2ʼ346, Volkswagen - 1ʼ784. Toyota RAV4 - 913, Skoda Octavia - 851, Skoda Kodiaq - 669.

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new one only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are exactly the same. It counts so-called brutto volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations which may follow-up at any time, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by almost 15% in the IV quarter of 2023

12th of January, 2024

Lithuania recorded 21.0% increase in registrations (to 6ʼ816 units), while Latvia fell by -5.0% (to 4ʼ453 units), and Estonia grew by 26.5% (to 6ʼ378 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 38.6% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 25.2% and 36.1% shares.

There were 15ʼ300 passenger cars (+15.1%) and 2ʼ347 light commercial vehicles (+13.5%) registered in the Baltic States in the IV quarter 2023. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (4ʼ505 units), Skoda (2ʼ225), Volkswagen (1ʼ489), Kia (1ʼ098) and Renault (873). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (1ʼ097 units), Skoda Octavia (687), Toyota Yaris Cross (666), Toyota Corolla (646), and Skoda Kodiaq (540).

Some country-specific details regarding IV quarter of 2023 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	6ʼ053	763	6ʼ816	+21.0%	Toyota – 1ʼ800, Skoda – 901, Volkswagen – 683;	Toyota RAV4 - 402, Skoda Octavia - 319, Toyota Yaris Cross - 290;
Latvia	3ʼ860	593	4ʼ453	-5.0%	Toyota – 1ʼ106, Skoda - 583, Volkswagen - 492;	Toyota RAV4 - 241, Toyota Yaris Cross - 215, Toyota Corolla - 170;
Estonia	5ʼ387	991	6ʼ378	+26.5%	Toyota – 1ʼ599, Skoda - 741, Kia - 408;	Toyota RAV4 - 454, Toyota Corolla - 234, Skoda Kodiaq - 224;
Baltic States	15ʼ300	2ʼ347	17ʼ647	+14.8%	Toyota – 4ʼ505, Skoda – 2ʼ225, Volkswagen – 1ʼ489.	Toyota RAV4 – 1ʼ097, Skoda Octavia - 687, Toyota Yaris Cross - 666.

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by 9.1% to 78ʼ940 units in the whole year of 2023. Lithuania grew by 6.6% to 30ʼ770 units; Latvia was up by 10.6% to 21ʼ204 units, and Estonia – by 10.9% to 26ʼ966 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by almost 6% in the III quarter of 2023

16th of October, 2023

Lithuania recorded 3.1% increase in registrations (to 7ʼ683 units), while Latvia grew by healthy 8.4% (to 5ʼ447 units), and Estonia – by 7.3% (to 6ʼ512 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 39.1% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 27.7% and 33.2% shares.

There were 16ʼ910 passenger cars (+4.0%) and 2ʼ732 light commercial vehicles (+19.2%) registered in the Baltic States in the III quarter 2023. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (4ʼ282 units), Skoda (2ʼ435), Volkswagen (1ʼ584), Kia (1ʼ320) and Peugeot (1ʼ002). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (899 units), Skoda Octavia (769), Toyota Corolla (706), Kia Sportage (533), and Toyota Yaris Cross (479).

Some country-specific details regarding III quarter of 2023 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	6ʼ835	848	7ʼ683	+3.1%	Toyota – 1ʼ614, Skoda – 961, Volkswagen – 747;	Toyota Corolla - 379, Toyota RAV4 - 374, Skoda Octavia - 333;
Latvia	4ʼ707	740	5ʼ447	+8.4%	Toyota – 1ʼ396, Skoda - 695, Volkswagen - 508;	Toyota RAV4 - 267, Toyota Hilux - 246, Toyota Yaris Cross - 244;
Estonia	5ʼ368	1ʼ144	6ʼ512	+7.3%	Toyota – 1ʼ272, Skoda - 779, Audi - 564;	Toyota RAV4 - 258, Skoda Octavia - 247, Skoda Kodiaq - 166;
Baltic States	16ʼ910	2ʼ732	19ʼ642	+5.9%	Toyota - 4ʼ282, Skoda - 2ʼ435, Volkswagen - 1ʼ584.	Toyota RAV4 - 899, Skoda Octavia - 769, Toyota Corolla - 706.

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by 7.5% to 61ʼ292 units in the first 9 months of 2023. Lithuania grew by 3.1% to 23ʼ953 units; Latvia was up by impressive 15.6% to 16ʼ751 units, and Estonia – by 6.8% to 20ʼ588 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by more than 10% in the II quarter of 2023

12th of July, 2023

Lithuania recorded 5.6% increase in registrations (to 8ʼ987 units), while Latvia grew by 21.3% (to 6ʼ177 units), and Estonia – by 8.6% (to 7ʼ503 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 39.6% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 27.3% and 33.1% shares.

There were 20ʼ017 passenger cars (+11.9%) and 2ʼ650 light commercial vehicles (+1,3%) registered in the Baltic States in the II quarter 2023. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3ʼ847 units), Skoda (2ʼ777), Volkswagen (2ʼ509), Audi (1ʼ581) and Renault (1ʼ365). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (968 units), Skoda Octavia (824), Volkswagen T-Cross (604), Toyota Corolla (602), and Kia Sportage (537).

Some country-specific details regarding II quarter of 2023 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	8ʼ101	886	8ʼ987	+5.6%	Toyota – 1ʼ457, Volkswagen – 1ʼ302, Skoda – 1ʼ030;	Toyota RAV4 - 357, Volkswagen T-Cross - 349, Skoda Octavia - 318;
Latvia	5ʼ409	768	6'177	+21.3%	Toyota – 1ʼ202, Skoda - 752, Volkswagen - 736;	Toyota RAV4 - 259, Toyota Hilux - 243, Toyota Corolla - 190;
Estonia	6ʼ507	996	7ʼ503	+8.6%	Toyota – 1ʼ188, Skoda - 995, Audi - 900;	Audi Q2 - 365, Toyota RAV4 - 352, Skoda Octavia - 338;
Baltic States	20ʼ017	2ʼ650	22ʼ667	+10.5%	Toyota - 3ʼ847, Skoda - 2ʼ777, Volkswagen - 2ʼ509.	Toyota RAV4 - 968, Skoda Octavia - 824, Volkswagen T-Cross - 604.

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by 8.3% to 41ʼ650 units in the first half of 2023. Lithuania grew by 3.1% to 16ʼ270 units; Latvia was up by 19.4% to 11ʼ304 units, and Estonia – by 6.5% to 14ʼ076 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by almost 6% in the I quarter of 2023

13th of April, 2023

Lithuania recorded just 0.2% increase in registrations (to 7ʼ283 units), while Latvia grew by a healthy 17.3% (to 5ʼ127 units), and Estonia by 4.3% (to 6ʼ573 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 38.4% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 27.0% and 34.6% shares.

There were 16ʼ927 passenger cars (+9.7%) and 2ʼ056 light commercial vehicles (-18.3%) registered in the Baltic States in the I quarter 2023. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3ʼ395 units), Skoda (2ʼ153), Volkswagen (1ʼ646), Audi (1ʼ103), and Peugeot (1ʼ085). The most popular models were Toyota Corolla (974 units), Toyota Yaris Cross (774), Toyota RAV4 (540), Skoda Octavia (516), and Dacia Duster (479).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter of 2023 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	6ʼ676	607	7ʼ283	+0.2%	Toyota – 1ʼ321, Volkswagen - 723, Skoda - 671;	Toyota Corolla - 373, Toyota Yaris Cross - 347, Kia Sportage - 206;
Latvia	4ʼ523	604	5ʼ127	+17.3%	Toyota - 920, Skoda - 638, Volkswagen - 604;	Toyota Corolla - 275, Toyota Yaris Cross - 246, Dacia Duster - 164;
Estonia	5ʼ728	845	6ʼ573	+4.3%	Toyota – 1ʼ154, Skoda - 844, Audi - 688;	Toyota Corolla - 326, Skoda Octavia - 258, Toyota RAV4 - 248;
Baltic States	16ʼ927	2ʼ056	18ʼ983	+5.8%	Toyota - 3ʼ395, Skoda - 2ʼ153, Volkswagen - 1ʼ646.	Toyota Corolla - 974, Toyota Yaris Cross - 774, Toyota RAV4 - 540.

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased almost 12% in the IV quarter of 2022

10th of January, 2023

Analysis of fully-processed registrations’ data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Transpordiamet (Estonia), reveals that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 11.6% to 15 ʼ366 units in the IV quarter 2022 although persisting lack of microchips and some other parts as well as Russian military invasion of Ukraine are still negatively impacting supply chains and limiting new vehicle production.

Lithuania recorded 2.5% decrease in registrations (to 5ʼ635 units), while Latvia soared by 41.1% (to 4ʼ689 units), and Estonia grew by 8.0% (to 5ʼ042 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 36.7% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 30.5% and 32.8% shares.

There were 13ʼ298 passenger cars (+14,0%) and 2'068 light commercial vehicles (-1,9%) registered in the Baltic States in the IV quarter of 2022. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3ʼ173 units), Volkswagen (1ʼ751), Skoda (1ʼ514), Renault (1ʼ015), and Kia (806). The most popular models were Toyota Corolla (849 units), Toyota RAV4 (700), Volkswagen T-Cross (544), Dacia Duster (390), and Renault Master (382).

Some country-specific details regarding IV quarter of 2022 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	4ʼ938	697	5ʼ635	-2.5%	Toyota – 1ʼ245, Volkswagen – 627, Skoda – 423;	Toyota Corolla – 374, Toyota RAV4 – 277, Volkswagen T-Cross – 213;
Latvia	4ʼ083	606	4ʼ689	+41.1%	Toyota – 877, Volkswagen – 768, Skoda – 496;	Toyota RAV4 – 213, Toyota Corolla – 209, Volkswagen T-Cross – 187;
Estonia	4ʼ277	765	5ʼ042	+8.0%	Toyota – 1ʼ051, Skoda – 595, Renault – 413;	Toyota Corolla – 266, Toyota RAV4 – 210, Skoda Octavia – 187;
Baltic States	13ʼ298	2ʼ068	15ʼ366	+11.6%	Toyota – 3ʼ173, Volkswagen – 1ʼ751, Skoda – 1ʼ514.	Toyota Corolla – 849, Toyota RAV4 – 700, Volkswagen T-Cross – 544.

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by 7.9% to 72ʼ366 units in the whole year of 2022. Lithuania fell by 17.2% to 28ʼ865 units, Latvia was up by 13.4% to 19ʼ180 units, while Estonia slipped by 9.2% to 24ʼ321 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by more than 5% in the III quarter of 2022

10th of October, 2022

Analysis of fully-processed registrations’ data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Transpordiamet (Estonia), reveals that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States slipped by 5.4% to 18ʼ546 units in the III quarter 2022. Persisting lack of microchips and some other parts as well as Russian military invasion of Ukraine are negatively impacting supply chains and limiting new vehicle production.

Lithuania recorded 11.2% decrease in registrations (to 7ʼ453 units), while Latvia grew by 7.9% (to 5ʼ026 units), and Estonia fell by 7.4% (to 6ʼ067 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 40.2% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 27.1% and 32.7% shares.

There were 16ʼ254 passenger cars (-5.6%) and 2ʼ292 light commercial vehicles (-4.2%) registered in the Baltic States in the III quarter of 2022. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3ʼ691 units), Volkswagen (2ʼ174), Skoda (1ʼ745), Peugeot (1ʼ127), and Kia (1ʼ002). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (1ʼ044 units), Toyota Corolla (685), Skoda Octavia (588), Volkswagen T-Cross (481), and Toyota C-HR (410).

Some country-specific details regarding III quarter of 2022 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	6ʼ602	851	7ʼ453	-11.2%	Toyota – 1ʼ570, Volkswagen – 1ʼ122, Skoda – 458	Toyota RAV4 – 517, Toyota Corolla – 295, Volkswagen T-Cross – 240
Latvia	4ʼ524	502	5ʼ026	+7.9%	Toyota – 951, Volkswagen – 673, Skoda – 524	Toyota RAV4 – 264, Toyota Corolla – 205, Volkswagen T-Cross – 182
Estonia	5ʼ128	939	6ʼ067	-7.4%	Toyota – 1ʼ170, Skoda – 763, Peugeot – 449	Skoda Octavia – 289, Toyota RAV4 – 263, Toyota Corolla – 185
Baltic States	16ʼ254	2ʼ292	18ʼ546	-5.4%	Toyota – 3ʼ691, Volkswagen – 2ʼ174, Skoda – 1ʼ745	Toyota RAV4 – 1ʼ044, Toyota Corolla – 685, Skoda Octavia – 588

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by 12.0% to 56ʼ999 units in the first 9 months of 2022. Lithuania fell by 20.1% to 23ʼ229 units, Latvia was up by 6.7% to 14ʼ491 units, while Estonia slipped by 12.9% to 19ʼ279 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by more than 19% in the II quarter of 2022

13th of July, 2022

Analysis of fully-processed registrations’ data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Transpordiamet (Estonia), reveals that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States slipped by 19.4% to 20’508 units in the II quarter 2022. Persisting lack of microchips as well as Russian military invasion of Ukraine are negatively impacting supply chains and limiting new vehicle production.

Lithuania recorded 29.5% decrease in registrations (to 8’508 units), while Latvia grew by 4.1% (to 5’093 units), and Estonia fell by 18.4% (to 6’907 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 41.5% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 24.8% and 33.7% shares.

There were 17’892 passenger cars (-20.7%) and 2’616 light commercial vehicles (-9,1%) registered in the Baltic States in the II quarter of 2022. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (4’278 units), Volkswagen (2’312), Skoda (1’615), Renault (1’310), and Kia (1’143). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (1’552 units), Toyota Corolla (672), Kia Sportage (574), Toyota Yaris Cross (550), and Renault Master (522).

Some country-specific details regarding II quarter of 2022 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	7’501	1’007	8’508	-29.5%	Toyota - 1’840, Volkswagen - 1’043, Renault - 548	Toyota RAV4 - 669, Toyota Yaris Cross - 312, Toyota Corolla - 299
Latvia	4’473	620	5’093	+4.1%	Toyota - 813, Volkswagen - 668, Skoda - 451	Toyota RAV4 - 295, Dacia Duster - 159, Renault Master - 144
Estonia	5’918	989	6’907	-18.4%	Toyota - 1’625, Skoda - 705, Volkswagen - 601	Toyota RAV4 - 588, Toyota Corolla - 250, Kia Sportage - 240
Baltic States	17’892	2’616	20’508	-19.4%	Toyota - 4’278, Volkswagen - 2’312, Skoda - 1’615	Toyota RAV4 - 1’552, Toyota Corolla - 672, Kia Sportage - 574

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by 14.9% to 38’453 units in the first half of 2022. Lithuania fell by 23.8% to 15’776 units, Latvia was up by 6.0% to 9’465 units, while Estonia slipped by 15.2% to 13’212 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by more than 9% in the I quarter of 2022

12th of April, 2022

Analysis of fully-processed registrations’ data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Transpordiamet (Estonia), reveals that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States slipped by 9.2% to 17’945 units in the I quarter 2022. Persisting lack of microchips as well as Russian military invasion of Ukraine are negatively impacting supply chains and limiting new vehicle production.

Lithuania recorded 15.7% decrease in registrations (to 7’268 units), while Latvia grew by 8.4% (to 4’372 units), and Estonia fell by 11,3% (to 6’305 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 40.5% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 24.4% and 35.1% shares.

There were 15’430 passenger cars (-9.2%) and 2’515 light commercial vehicles (-8,9%) registered in the Baltic States in the I quarter 2022. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3’988 units), Skoda (1’692), Volkswagen (1’360), Renault (1’125), and Kia (1’028). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (1’241 units), Toyota Corolla (647), Skoda Octavia (574), Kia Sportage (448), and Skoda Kodiaq (445).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter of 2022 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	6’503	765	7’268	-15.7%	Toyota - 1’676, Volkswagen - 552, Skoda - 526	Toyota RAV4 - 582, Toyota Corolla - 266, Toyota C-HR - 225
Latvia	3’688	684	4’372	+8.4%	Toyota - 817, Skoda - 461, Volkswagen - 402	Toyota RAV4 - 194, Dacia Duster - 164, Renault Master - 142
Estonia	5’239	1’066	6’305	-11.3%	Toyota - 1’495, Skoda - 705, Kia - 409	Toyota RAV4 - 465, Toyota Corolla - 265, Skoda Octavia - 259
Baltic States	15’430	2’515	17’945	-9.2%	Toyota - 3’988, Skoda - 1’692, Volkswagen - 1’360	Toyota RAV4 - 1’241, Toyota Corolla - 647, Skoda Octavia - 574

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States fell by almost 37% in the IV quarter of 2021

18th of January, 2022

Lithuania recorded 54.6% decline in registrations (to 5’778 units) due to limited supply of vehicles caused by shortage of semiconductor microchips and related drastic fall of re-exports, while Latvia fell by 8.8% (to 3’324 units), and Estonia contracted by 12.9% (to 4’667 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 42.0% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 24.1% and 33,9% shares.

There were 11’662 passenger cars (-40.8%) and 2’107 light commercial vehicles (+4.2%) registered in the Baltic States in the IV quarter 2021. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (2’234 units), Volkswagen (1’335), Skoda (1’210), Kia (893), and Peugeot (879). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (617 units), Skoda Octavia (435), Toyota Corolla (372), Kia Ceed (352) and Kia Sportage (341).

Some country-specific details regarding the IV quarter of 2021 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	5’101	677	5’778	-54.6%	Toyota - 1’020, Volkswagen - 798, Skoda - 470	Toyota RAV4 - 315, Volkswagen up! - 177, Skoda Octavia - 165
Latvia	2’737	587	3’324	-8.8%	Toyota - 499, Skoda - 333, Renault - 275	Renault Master - 132, Toyota RAV4 - 116, Skoda Octavia - 114
Estonia	3’824	843	4’667	-12.9%	Toyota - 715, Kia - 412, Skoda - 407	Toyota RAV4 - 186, Kia Ceed - 158, Skoda Octavia - 156
Baltic States	11’662	2’107	13’769	-36.7%	Toyota - 2’234, Volkswagen - 1’335, Skoda - 1’210	Toyota RAV4 - 617, Skoda Octavia - 435, Toyota Corolla - 372

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by 3.6% to 78’567 units in 12 months of 2021. Lithuania was down by 19.5% to 34’865 units while Latvia was up by 8.2% to 16’910 units and Estonia rose by 18.7% to 26’792 units.

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new one only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are exactly the same. It counts so-called gross volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations which may follow-up at any time, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States fell by almost 14% in the III quarter of 2021

18th of October, 2021

Lithuania recorded 30.6% decline in registrations (to 8’392 units) due to some drastic fall of re-exports, while Latvia grew by 4.5% (to 4’660 units), and Estonia rose by 6.1% (to 6’551 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 42.8% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 23.8 and 33.4% shares.

There were 17’210 passenger cars (-16.5%) and 2’393 light commercial vehicles (+13,0%) registered in the Baltic States in the III quarter 2021. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3’367 units), Volkswagen (2’311), Skoda (1’643), Peugeot (1’452), and Kia (1’142). The most popular models were Toyota RAV4 (1’043 units), Toyota Corolla (1’029), Skoda Octavia (585), Volkswagen T-Cross (476) and Opel Crossland (423).

Some country-specific details regarding the III quarter of 2021 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	7’655	737	8’392	-30.6%	Toyota - 1’621, Volkswagen - 1’253, Fiat - 729	Toyota Corolla - 533, Toyota RAV4 - 490, Fiat 500 - 393
Latvia	3’940	720	4’660	+4.5%	Toyota - 768, Volkswagen - 500, Skoda - 452	Toyota Corolla - 264, Toyota RAV4 - 186, Skoda Octavia - 158
Estonia	5'615	936	6'551	+6.1%	Toyota - 978, Skoda - 675, Volkswagen - 558	Toyota RAV4 - 367, Skoda Octavia - 303, Toyota Corolla - 232
Baltic States	17'210	2'393	19’603	-13.7%	Toyota - 3’367, Volkswagen - 2’311, Skoda - 1’643	Toyota RAV4 - 1’043, Toyota Corolla - 1’029, Skoda Octavia - 585

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by 8.4% to 64’796 units in January to September of 2021. Lithuania was down by 4.9% to 29’085 units while Latvia was up by 13.3% to 13’586 units and Estonia rose by 28.5% to 22’125 units.

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new one only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are exactly the same. It counts so-called gross volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations which may follow-up at any time, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States rose by more than 79% in the II quarter of 2021

13th of July, 2021

Lithuania recorded 77.9% increase in registrations (to 12’068 units), while Latvia grew by 54.0% (to 4’893 units), and Estonia rose by 99.6% (to 8’468 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 47.5% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 19.2% and 33.3% shares.

There were 22’552 passenger cars (+81.5%) and 2’877 light commercial vehicles (+62,0%) registered in the Baltic States in the II quarter 2021. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (4’494 units), Volkswagen (3’136), Fiat (2’980), Skoda (2’406), and Peugeot (1’707). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (2’363 units), Toyota RAV4 (1’061) Toyota Corolla (996), Toyota C-HR (786), and Volkswagen T-Cross (617).

Some country-specific details regarding II quarter of 2021 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	11’036	1’032	12’068	+77,9%	Fiat - 2’873, Toyota - 2’120, Volkswagen - 1’514	Fiat 500 - 2’342, Toyota RAV4 - 488, Toyota Corolla - 465
Latvia	4’247	646	4’893	+54.0%	Toyota - 845, Volkswagen - 640, Skoda - 594	Toyota Corolla - 204, Toyota RAV4 - 196, Toyota C-HR - 133
Estonia	7’269	1’199	8’468	+99.6%	Toyota - 1’529, Skoda - 1’120, Volkswagen - 982	Toyota RAV4 - 377, Toyota Corolla - 327, Citroen Berlingo - 295
Baltic States	22’552	2’877	25'429	+79.1%	Toyota - 4’494, Volkswagen - 3’136, Fiat - 2’980	Fiat 500 - 2’363, Toyota RAV4 - 1’061, Toyota Corolla - 996

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by 21.9% to 45’191 units in January to June of 2021. Lithuania increased by 11.9% to 20’691 units, Latvia was up by 18.5% to 8’926 units, while Estonia rose by 40.9% to 15’574 units.

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new one only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are exactly the same. It counts so-called gross volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations which may follow-up at any time, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by almost 14% in the I quarter of 2021

14th of April, 2021

Lithuania recorded more than a quarter decrease in registrations (-26,4% to 8’616 units), while Latvia fell by 7.4% (to 4’033 units) while Estonia grew by 4.4% (to 7’106 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 43.6% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 20.4% and 36.0% shares.

There were 16’993 passenger cars (-16.7%) and 2’762 light commercial vehicles (+11,3%) registered in the Baltic States in the I quarter 2021. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3’283 units), Fiat (2’759), Skoda (1’977), Volkswagen (1’782), and Peugeot (1’433). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (2’403 units), Toyota RAV4 (1’138) Skoda Octavia (854), Toyota Corolla (723), and Citroen Berlingo (484).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter of 2021 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	7’651	965	8’616	-26.4%	Fiat - 2’716, Toyota - 1’250, Volkswagen - 816	Fiat 500 - 2’399, Toyota RAV4 - 449, Volkswagen Tiguan - 282
Latvia	3’442	591	4’033	-7,4%	Toyota - 694, Volkswagen - 542, Skoda - 504	Toyota Corolla - 220, Skoda Octavia - 216, Toyota RAV4 - 178
Estonia	5’900	1’206	7’106	+4,4%	Toyota - 1’339, Skoda - 954, Peugeot - 644	Toyota RAV4 - 511, Skoda Octavia - 416, Citroen Berlingo - 310
Baltic States	16’993	2’762	19’755	-13,6%	Toyota - 3’283, Fiat - 2’759, Skoda - 1’977	Fiat 500 - 2’403, Toyota RAV4 - 1’138, Skoda Octavia - 854

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by more than 10% in the IV quarter of 2020

18th of January, 2021

Lithuania, largely fuelled by demand for re-exports, recorded small increase in registrations (1.6% to 12’734 units), while Latvia fell by 24.3% (to 3’644 units) and Estonia declined by 22.4% (to 5’357 units). As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 58.6% of the total, while Latvia and Estonia respectively had 16,8% and 24,6% shares.

There were 19’713 passenger cars (-9.9%) and 2’022 light commercial vehicles (-14.5%) registered in the Baltic States in the IV quarter 2020. The best performing makes (brands) were Fiat (4’851 units), Jeep (2’193), Toyota (2’121), Skoda (2’020), and Volkswagen (1’501). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (2’490 units), Jeep Renegade (1’673), Fiat Tipo (1’234), Fiat Panda (984), and Skoda Octavia (751).

Some country-specific details regarding IV quarter of 2020 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	12’015	719	12’734	1.6%	Fiat - 4’807, Jeep - 2’175, Toyota - 889	Fiat 500 - 2’479, Jeep Renegade - 1’666, Fiat Tipo - 1’228
Latvia	3’112	532	3’644	-24.3%	Skoda - 529, Toyota - 512, Volkswagen - 488	Skoda Octavia - 199, Toyota Corolla - 145, Toyota RAV4 - 134
Estonia	4’586	771	5’357	-22.4%	Skoda - 895, Renault - 727, Toyota - 720	Skoda Octavia - 384, Citroen Berlingo - 279, Toyota RAV4 - 250
Baltic States	19’713	2’022	21’735	-10.4%	Fiat - 4’851, Jeep - 2’193, Toyota - 2’121	Fiat 500 - 2’490, Jeep Renegade - 1’673, Fiat Tipo - 1’234

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States declined by 21.4% to 81’528 units in full-year 2020. Lithuania decreased by 14.8% to 43’314 units thus keeping the lead. Latvia was down by 25.3% to 15’635 units, while Estonia slipped by 29.5% to 22’579 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States slipped by 11% in III quarter 2020

14th of October, 2020

Lithuania, partly fuelled by demand for re-exports, got almost level (-0.3% to 12’088 units), while Latvia declined by 15.7% (to 4’461 units) and Estonia – by 23.6% (to 6’172 units), thus suffering the most. As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 53.2%, while Estonia and Latvia respectively had 27.2% and 19.6% shares.

There were 20’604 passenger cars (-9.7%) and 2’117 light commercial vehicles (-21.5%) registered in the Baltic States in III quarter 2020. The best performing makes (brands) were Fiat (4’885 units), Toyota (3’328), Skoda (1’950), Volkswagen (1’796) and Peugeot (1’223). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (3’867 units), Toyota Corolla (1’013), Toyota RAV4 (942), Skoda Octavia (781) and Jeep Renegade (518).

Some country-specific details regarding III quarter 2020 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	11’457	631	12’088	-0.3%	Fiat - 4’804, Toyota - 1’490, Volkswagen - 915	Fiat 500 - 3’853, Jeep Renegade - 512, Fiat Tipo - 506
Latvia	3’841	620	4’461	-15.7%	Toyota - 775, Volkswagen - 569, Skoda - 555	Toyota Corolla - 254, Toyota RAV4 - 220, Skoda Octavia - 194
Estonia	5’306	866	6’172	-23.6%	Toyota - 1’063, Skoda - 683, Renault - 647	Toyota RAV4 - 343, Toyota Corolla - 303, Citroen Berlingo - 242
Baltic States	20’604	2’117	22’721	-10.9%	Fiat - 4’885, Toyota - 3’328, Skoda - 1’950	Fiat 500 - 3’867, Toyota Corolla - 1’013, Toyota RAV4 - 942

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States declined by 24.8% to 59’792 units in January-September of 2020. Lithuania decreased by 20.1% to 30’579 units thus keeping the lead. Latvia was down by 25.6% to 11’991 units, while Estonia slipped by 31.5% to 17’222 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States declined by 52% in II quarter 2020

14th of July, 2020

Analysis of fully-processed registrations’ data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), indicates that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States slumped by whopping 52.1% to 14’199 units in II quarter 2020. Such is an outcome of quarantine measures taken by the governments because of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the economy. All three countries had quite similar bad showings: Lithuania sunk by 53.7% (to 6’779 units), Estonia – by 54.3% (to 4’243 units) and Latvia – by 44.5% (to 3’177 units), thus suffering the least.

As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 47.7%, while Estonia and Latvia respectively had 29.9% and 22.4% shares. When calculated per 1’000 inhabitants, thought all showings are much worse, Estonia remained the leader here with its index 3.2, while Lithuania (2.4) and Latvia (1.7) were left behind.

There were 12’423 passenger cars (-52.8%) and 1’776 light commercial vehicles (-46.7%) registered in the Baltic States in II quarter 2020. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (2’239 units), Fiat (2’230), Volkswagen (1’471), Skoda (1’459) and Renault (901). The most popular models were Fiat Tipo (1’153 units), Toyota RAV4 (791), Fiat 500 (781), Toyota Corolla (575) and Skoda Octavia (473).

Some country-specific details regarding II quarter 2020 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	6’115	664	6’779	-53.7%	Fiat - 2’200, Toyota - 1’070, Volkswagen - 656	Fiat Tipo - 1’153, Fiat 500 - 772, Toyota RAV4 - 334
Latvia	2’698	479	3’177	-44.5%	Volkswagen - 489, Toyota - 438, Skoda - 398	Toyota RAV4 - 146, Toyota Corolla - 128, Kia Sportage - 112
Estonia	3’610	633	4’243	-54.3%	Toyota - 731, Skoda - 549, Renault - 400	Toyota RAV4 - 311, Citroen Berlingo - 211, Toyota Corolla - 191
Baltic States	12’423	1’776	14’199	-52.1%	Toyota - 2’239, Fiat - 2’230, Volkswagen - 1’471	Fiat Tipo - 1’153, Toyota RAV4 - 791, Fiat 500 - 781

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States declined by 31.4% to 37’068 units in the first half of 2020. Lithuania was down by 29.3% to 18’488 units thus keeping the lead. Latvia decreased by 30.5% to 7’530 units, while Estonia slipped by 35.2% to 11’050 units.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States decreased by 6% in I quarter 2020

10th of April, 2020

Analysis of fully-processed registrations’ data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States decreased by 6.2% to 22’869 units in I quarter 2020. Such is a disruptive impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which spread out in March, on the economy of the three countries. However, backed up by re-exports, Lithuania was the only country with a positive quarterly result (+1.8% to 11’709 units). Latvia sunk the most (-14.8% to 4’353 units), closely followed by Estonia (-12.4% to 6’807 units).

As for country share, Lithuania accounted for more than half of the total (51.2%), while Estonia and Latvia respectively had 29.8% and 19.0% shares. When calculated per 1’000 inhabitants, Estonia remained the leader here with its index 5.1, while Lithuania (4.2) was closing the gap and Latvia (2.3) left far behind.

There were 20’388 passenger cars (-3.8%) and 2’481 light commercial vehicles (-22.3%) registered in the Baltic States in I quarter 2020. The best performing makes (brands) were Fiat (5’130 units), Toyota (3’200), Volkswagen (1’936), Skoda (1’704) and Peugeot (1’312). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (3’422 units), Toyota RAV4 (1’150), Fiat Tipo (938), Toyota Corolla (803) and Skoda Octavia (586).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter 2020 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	10’747	962	11’709	+1.8%	Fiat - 5’047, Toyota - 1’266, Volkswagen - 896	Fiat 500 – 3’380, Fiat Tipo - 936, Jeep Renegade - 492
Latvia	3’865	488	4’353	-14.8%	Toyota - 655, Volkswagen - 588, Peugeot - 521	Toyota RAV4 - 228, Peugeot 308 - 195, Toyota Corolla - 172
Estonia	5’776	1’031	6’807	-12.4%	Toyota - 1’279, Skoda - 758, Renault - 747	Toyota RAV4 - 496, Renault Clio - 386, Citroen Berlingo - 329
Baltic States	20’388	2’481	22’869	-6.2%	Fiat - 5’130, Toyota - 3’200, Volkswagen - 1’936	Fiat 500 - 3’422, Toyota RAV4 - 1’150, Fiat Tipo - 938

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 19% in III quarter 2019

14th of October, 2019

Analysis of fully-processed registrations’ data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), reveals that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 18.6% to 25’505 units in III quarter 2019. Lithuania sustained its rapid growth and firmly kept the first place in the region (+33.5% to 12’130 units). Latvia also kept growing but remained far behind its neighbours by the total volume (+13.2% to 5’293 units). Estonia actually resumed a growth, albeit it was the slowest, and firmly held the second position by volume (+4.4% to 8’082 units).

Hugely boosted by re-exports, Lithuania accounted for almost half (47.6%) of the total market, while Estonia and Latvia respectively had near one third (31.7%) and one fifth (20.7%). When calculated per 1’000 inhabitants, Estonia kept its clear lead here with its index 6.1 while Lithuanian one was 4.3 and Latvian – 2.8.

There were 22’808 passenger cars (+20.2%) and 2’697 light commercial vehicles (+6.8%) registered in the Baltic States in III quarter 2019. The best performing makes (brands) were Fiat (3’959 units), Toyota (3’268), Volkswagen (2’491), Skoda (2’144) and Renault (1’482). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (2’514 units), Fiat Tipo (1’017), Toyota Corolla (974), Toyota RAV4 (919) and Skoda Octavia (878).

Some country-specific details regarding III quarter 2019 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	11'230	900	12'130	+33.5%	Fiat - 3'805, Jeep - 1'362, Toyota - 1'143	Fiat 500 - 2'408, Fiat Tipo - 1'014, Jeep Compass - 498
Latvia	4'626	667	5'293	+13.2%	Toyota - 864, Volkswagen - 765, Skoda - 489	Toyota Corolla - 242, Toyota RAV4 - 217, Skoda Octavia - 193
Estonia	6'952	1'130	8'082	+4.4%	Toyota - 1'261, Skoda - 988, Renault - 807	Toyota RAV4 - 408, Skoda Octavia - 376, Toyota Corolla - 360
Baltic States	22'808	2'697	25'505	+18.6%	Fiat - 3'959, Toyota - 3'268, Volkswagen - 2'491	Fiat 500 - 2'514, Fiat Tipo - 1'017, Toyota Corolla - 974

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 18.6% to 79’539 in the January-September of 2019. Lithuania was the fastest-growing by far and the largest market (+42.0% to 38’282 units), Latvia also kept growing however was the smallest overall (+7.9% to 16’124 units) while Estonia, despite going down by just 22 units, remained the second one by far (-0.1% to 25’133 units).

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 16.3% in II quarter 2019

15th of July, 2019

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), reveals that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 16.3% to 29'648 units in II quarter 2019. Lithuania sustained its rapid growth and firmly kept the first place in the region (+37.7% to 14'646 units). Latvia also was growing but remained far behind its neighbours by the total volume (+2.9% to 5'723 units). Estonia actually decreased a little bit but firmly held the second position by volume (-0.1% to 9'279 units).

Hugely boosted by re-exports, Lithuania accounted for almost half (49.4%) of the total market, while Estonia and Latvia respectively had near one third (31.3%) and one fifth (19.3%). When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Estonia kept its clear lead here with index 7.0 while Lithuanian one was 5.2 and Latvian - 3.0.

There were 26'317 passenger cars (+19.1%) and 3'331 light commercial vehicles (-1.7%) registered in the Baltic States in II quarter 2019. The best performing makes (brands) were Fiat (6'058 units), Toyota (4'196), Volkswagen (3'017), Skoda (2'197) and Renault (1'926). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (4'175 units), Toyota Corolla (1'253), Toyota RAV4 (1'189), Fiat Tipo (861) and Skoda Octavia (747).

Some country-specific details regarding II quarter 2019 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	13'224	1'422	14'646	+37.7%	Fiat - 5'924, Toyota - 1'687, Volkswagen - 1'369	Fiat 500 - 4'161, Fiat Tipo - 861, Toyota Corolla - 441
Latvia	5'024	699	5'723	+2.9%	Toyota - 983, Volkswagen - 977, Skoda - 476	Toyota Corolla - 345, Volkswagen Tiguan - 273, Toyota RAV4 - 266
Estonia	8'069	1'210	9'279	-0.1%	Toyota - 1'526, Skoda - 978, Renault - 933	Toyota RAV4 - 494, Toyota Corolla - 467, Citroen Berlingo - 401
Baltic States	26'317	3'331	29'648	+16.3%	Fiat - 6'058, Toyota - 4'196, Volkswagen - 3'017	Fiat 500 - 4'175, Toyota Corolla - 1'253, Toyota RAV4 - 1'189

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 18.6% to 54'033 in the first half of 2019. Similar to the II quarter, Lithuania was the fastest-growing by far and the largest market (+46.3% to 26'151 units), Latvia also kept growing however was the smallest overall (+5.5% to 10'831 units) while Estonia, despite going down by 361 units, remained the second one by far (-2.1% to 17'051 units).

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by almost 22% in I quarter 2019

11th of April, 2019

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States increased by 21.5% to 24'385 units in I quarter 2019. Backed by re-exports, Lithuania showed an indeed impressive growth rate and kept first position in the region (+58.9% to 11'505 units). Latvia remained the smallest market by volume but it was also growing one (+8.5% to 5'108 units). Estonia remained the second market by volume but it was the only one which suffered a decline (-4.3% to 7'772 units).

As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 47.2% of the total, while Estonia and Latvia respectively had 31.9% and 20.9% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Estonia was the clear leader here with its index 5.9, while Lithuania (4.1) and Latvia (2.7) were left far behind.

There were 21'193 passenger cars (+21.2%) and 3'192 light commercial vehicles (+23.4%) registered in the Baltic States in I quarter 2019. The best performing makes (brands) were Fiat (3'991 units), Volkswagen (3'113), Toyota (2'665), Skoda (1'906) and Renault (1'734). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (2'829 units), Toyota RAV4 (793), Fiat Tipo (791), Skoda Octavia (685) and Volkswagen Tiguan (667).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter 2019 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	10'224	1'281	11'505	+58.9%	Fiat - 3'935, Volkswagen - 1'443, Jeep - 1'035	Fiat 500 - 2'827, Fiat Tipo - 789, Jeep Renegade - 562
Latvia	4'460	648	5'108	+8.5%	Volkswagen - 1'039, Toyota - 700, Skoda - 421	Volkswagen Tiguan - 273, Volkswagen Golf - 230, Toyota RAV4 - 185
Estonia	6'509	1'263	7'772	-4.3%	Toyota - 985, Renault - 930, Skoda - 826	Citroen Berlingo - 411, Toyota RAV4 - 328, Renault Clio - 298
Baltic States	21'193	3'192	24'385	+21.5%	Fiat - 3'991, Volkswagen - 3'113, Toyota - 2'665	Fiat 500 - 2'829, Toyota RAV4 - 793, Fiat Tipo - 791

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by almost 11% in full-year 2018

11th of January, 2019

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), show that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by just 2.5% to 19'486 units in IV quarter 2018. Country performance was quite different. While Lithuania, fuelled in large part by growing demand from abroad, sustained its rapid growth and kept the first place in the region (+21.5% to 9'004 units) Latvia (-7.9% to 4'323) and Estonia (-10.8% to 6'159) both suffered quite significant declines.

As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 46.2% of the total, while Estonia and Latvia respectively had 31.6% and 22.2% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania (with index 3.2) retained its lead over Latvia (2.3) while Estonia was the clear leader here with 4.7.

There were 16'995 passenger cars (+3.1%) and 2'491 light commercial vehicles (-1.3%) registered in the Baltic States in IV quarter 2018. The best performing makes (brands) were Fiat (3'060 units), Volkswagen (2'547), Toyota (2'544), Skoda (1'788) and Renault (1'383). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (2'179 units), Skoda Octavia (681), Toyota RAV4 (576), Volkswagen Golf (559) and Fiat Tipo (519).

Some country-specific details regarding IV quarter 2018 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	8'106	898	9'004	+21.5%	Fiat - 3'002, Volkswagen - 1'169, Toyota - 1'075	Fiat 500 - 2'176, Fiat Tipo - 517, Skoda Octavia - 322
Latvia	3'719	604	4'323	-7.9%	Volkswagen - 842, Toyota - 625, Skoda - 345	Volkswagen Golf - 212, Volkswagen Tiguan - 178, Skoda Octavia - 142
Estonia	5'170	989	6'159	-10.8%	Toyota - 844, Renault - 741, Skoda - 671	Skoda Octavia - 217, Toyota RAV4 - 212, Renault Clio - 184
Baltic States	16'995	2'491	19'486	+2.5%	Fiat - 3'060, Volkswagen - 2'547, Toyota - 2'544	Fiat 500- 2'179, Skoda Octavia - 681, Toyota RAV4 - 576

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 10.5% to 86'549 in full-year 2018. Similar to the last quarters, Lithuania was the fastest-growing by far and the largest market (+23.8% to 35'966 units), while Estonia fell in-between in both categories (+3.1% to 31'314 units) and Latvia came in the third (+1.7% to 19'269 units).

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 12% in III quarter 2018

12th of October, 2018

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), show that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 12.2% to 21'503 units in III quarter 2018. Lithuania sustained its rapid growth and kept the first place in the region (+25.5% to 9'083 units). Latvia was the slowest-growing country and remained far behind its neighbours by the total volume (+1.3% to 4'677 units). Meanwhile Estonia fell in the middle by growth rate as well as by total volume (+6.0% to 7'743 units).

As for country share, Lithuania accounted for 42.2% of the total, while Estonia and Latvia respectively had 36.0% and 21.8% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania kept its lead over Latvia: its index was 3.2, while Latvian one was 2.4 and Estonia was the clear leader here with 5.9.

There were 18'977 passenger cars (+14.6%) and 2'526 light commercial vehicles (-3.1%) registered in the Baltic States in III quarter 2018. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3'217 units), Fiat (3'004 units), Volkswagen (2'121 units), Renault (1'704 units) and Skoda (1'693 units). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (1'838 units), Nissan Qashqai (774 units), Toyota RAV4 (635 units), Skoda Octavia (620 units) and Toyota C-HR (569 units).

Some country-specific details regarding III quarter 2018 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	8'338	745	9'083	+25.5%	Fiat - 2'926, Toyota - 1'262, Volkswagen - 785	Fiat 500 - 1'822, Fiat Tipo - 549, Nissan Qashqai - 366
Latvia	4'089	588	4'677	+1.3%	Volkswagen - 851, Toyota - 627, Skoda - 350	Volkswagen Golf - 217, Nissan Qashqai - 194, Volkswagen Tiguan - 140
Estonia	6'550	1'193	7'743	+6.0%	Toyota - 1'328, Renault - 1'025, Skoda - 711	Renault Clio - 387, Toyota Avensis - 334, Toyota RAV4 - 262
Baltic States	18'977	2'526	21'503	+12.2%	Toyota - 3'217, Fiat - 3'004, Volkswagen - 2'121	Fiat 500 - 1'838, Nissan Qashqai - 774, Toyota RAV4 - 635

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 13.0% to 67'063 in January-September 2018. Similar to the III quarter, Lithuania was the fastest-growing by far and the largest market (+24.6% to 26'962 units), while Estonia fell in-between in both categories (+7.2% to 25'155 units) and Latvia came in the third (+4.9% to 14'946 units).

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 14.8% in II quarter 2018

12th of July, 2018

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), show that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 14.8% to 25'493 units in II quarter 2018. Lithuania sustained its rapid growth and finally took the first place in the region (+30.2% to 10'640 units). Latvia has kept quite a good growth rate but remained far behind its neighbours by the total volume (+8.7% to 5'563 units). Estonia was the slowest-growing country and slid to the second position by volume (+4.3% to 9'290 units).

Since Lithuania become the largest market in the Baltic States, it accounted for 41.7% of the total, while Estonia and Latvia respectively had 36.4% and 21.8% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania managed to keep its lead over Latvia: its index was 3.8, while Latvian one was 2.9 and Estonia kept its clear lead here with 7.0.

There were 22'104 passenger cars (+13.4%) and 3'389 light commercial vehicles (+25.1%) registered in the Baltic States in II quarter 2018. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3'613 units), Fiat (3'008 units), Volkswagen (2'843 units), Skoda (2'443 units) and Renault (1'794 units). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (1'229 units), Skoda Octavia (911 units), Fiat Tipo (688 units), Toyota RAV4 (688 units) and Volkswagen Golf (678 units).

Some country-specific details regarding II quarter 2018 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total (M1+N1)	Change	Leading makes	Leading models
Lithuania	9'470	1'170	10'640	+30.2%	Fiat - 2'930, Toyota - 1'408, Volkswagen - 1'300	Fiat 500 - 1'222, Fiat Tipo - 683, Fiat 500X - 538
Latvia	4'886	677	5'563	+8.7%	Toyota - 836, Volkswagen - 793, Nissan - 378	Volkswagen Golf - 231, Nissan Qashqai - 195, Toyota Auris - 183
Estonia	7'748	1'542	9'290	+4.3%	Toyota - 1'369, Skoda - 1'216, Renault - 889	Skoda Octavia - 419, Citroen Berlingo - 293, Toyota RAV4 - 280
Baltic States	22'104	3'389	25'493	+14.8%	Toyota - 3'613, Fiat - 3'008, Volkswagen - 2'843	Fiat 500 - 1'229, Skoda Octavia - 911, Fiat Tipo - 688, Toyota RAV4 - 688

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 13.4% to 45'560 in the first half 2018. Similar to the II quarter, Lithuania was the fastest-growing by far and the largest by a quite slim margin market (+24.2% to 17'879 units), while Estonia fell in-between in both categories (+7.8% to 17'412 units) and Latvia came in the third (+6.6% to 10'269 units).

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by almost 12% in I quarter 2018

12th of April, 2018

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States increased by 11.6% to 20'067 units in I quarter 2018. Lithuanian market showed impressive growth rate and kept its second position in the region (+16.3% to 7'239 units). Latvia remained the smallest market by volume and it also was the slowest-growing one (+4.3% to 4'706 units). Meanwhile Estonian market also had quite impressive growth and remained the obvious leader by volume (+12.1% to 8'122 units).

Estonia did not give up its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 40.5% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 36.1% and 23.4% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Estonia is clear leader here with its index 6.2, while Lithuania has slightly overcame Latvia: 2.6 versus 2.4.

There were 17'481 passenger cars (+11.9%) and 2'586 light commercial vehicles (+9.8%) registered in the Baltic States in I quarter 2018. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (2'934 units), Volkswagen (2'236 units), Skoda (1'872 units), Renault (1'374 units) and Fiat (1'237 units). The most popular models were Skoda Octavia (670 units), Toyota RAV4 (624 units), Volkswagen Golf (583 units), Fiat 500 (553 units) and Nissan Qashqai (469 units).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter 2018 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	6'468	771	7'239	+16.3%	Fiat - 1'195, Toyota - 1'114, Volkswagen - 868	Fiat 500 - 549, Fiat 500X - 368, Skoda Octavia - 292
Latvia	4'184	522	4'706	+4.3%	Volkswagen - 727, Toyota - 637, Peugeot - 390	Volkswagen Golf - 228, Nissan Qashqai - 179, Toyota RAV4 - 134
Estonia	6'829	1'293	8'122	+12.1%	Toyota - 1'183, Skoda - 898, Renault - 767	Skoda Octavia - 305, Citroen Berlingo - 257, Toyota RAV4 - 249
Baltic States	17'481	2'586	20'067	+11.6%	Toyota - 2'934, Volkswagen - 2'236, Skoda - 1'872	Skoda Octavia - 670, Toyota RAV4 - 624, Volkswagen Golf - 583

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased more than 13% in full-year 2017

11th of January, 2018

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 20.5% to 19'004 units in IV quarter 2017. Lithuanian market increased its growth pace and became the leader (+40.2% to 7'409 units). Latvian market was the slowest-growing one and it fell behind its neighbours by total volume (+8.7% to 4'694 units). Meanwhile Estonia showed moderate growth while conceding its leader position (+11.9% to 6'901 units).

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 13.5% to 78'348 units in the full-year 2017. All three countries reached positive results: Lithuanian market outpaced the others by growth rate once again and was 2nd by volume (+25.9% to 29'043 units), Latvian market was the slowest by growth rate and the smallest by volume (+2.0% to 18'943 units) and Estonian market still remains the leader by volume, but its growth rate fell in between (+11.0% to 30'362 units). Estonia continues to hold its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 38.7% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 37.1% and 24.2% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania just overcame Latvia: 10.3 vs. 9.8, while Estonia is the clear leader here with 23.1.

There were 68'152 passenger cars (+14.3%) and 10'196 light commercial vehicles (+8.9%) registered in the Baltic States in the full-year 2017. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (10'387 units), Volkswagen (8'862 units), Skoda (7'276 units), Fiat (6'388 units) and Renault (5'259 units). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (3'540 units), Skoda Octavia (3'000 units), Volkswagen Passat (2'256 units), Nissan Qashqai (2'196 units), and Toyota RAV4 (2'045 units).

Some country-specific details for the full-year 2017 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	25'836	3'207	29'043	+25.9%	Fiat - 6'076, Volkswagen - 3'633, Toyota - 3'573	Fiat 500 - 3'488, Fiat 500X - 1'231, Skoda Octavia - 1'081
Latvia	16'698	2'245	18'943	+2.0%	Volkswagen - 2'747, Toyota - 2'482, Nissan - 1'550	Nissan Qashqai - 803, Volkswagen Golf - 670, Volkswagen Passat -569
Estonia	25'618	4'744	30'362	+11.0%	Toyota - 4'332, Skoda - 3'648, Renault - 2'769	Skoda Octavia - 1'439, Citroen Berlingo - 918, Toyota Avensis - 893
Baltic States	68'152	10'196	78'348	+13.5%	Toyota - 10'387, Volkswagen - 8'862, Skoda - 7'276	Fiat 500 - 3'540, Skoda Octavia - 3'000, Volkswagen Passat - 2'256

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations which may follow-up, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 12.4% in III quarter 2017

11th of October, 2017

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 12.4% to 19'160 units in III quarter 2017. Lithuanian market increased its growth pace and narrowed the gap to the leader (+28.9% to 7'239 units). Latvian market was the slowest-growing one and it fell behind its neighbours by total volume (+1.8% to 4'619 units). Meanwhile Estonia showed moderate growth and remained region leader by volume (+5.9% to 7'302 units).

Estonia kept its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 38.1% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 37.8% and 24.1% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Estonia is clear leader with 5.6, Lithuania is distant second with 2.6 and then Latvia is quite close with 2.4.

There were 16'553 passenger cars (+13.3%) and 2'607 light commercial vehicles (+6.9%) registered in the Baltic States in III quarter 2017. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (2'530 units), Volkswagen (2'019 units), Skoda (1'734 units), Fiat (1'567 units) and Renault (1'272 units). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (1'029 units), Skoda Octavia (717 units), Volkswagen Passat (519 units), Toyota RAV4 (515 units) and Citroen Berlingo (514 units).

Some country-specific details regarding III quarter 2017 can be found in the table below.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	6'341	898	7'239	+28.9%	Fiat - 1'481, Toyota - 849, Volkswagen - 826;	Fiat 500 - 1'023, Citroen Berlingo - 241, Skoda Octavia - 227;
Latvia	4'089	530	4'619	+1.8%	Toyota - 610, Volkswagen - 608, Nissan - 358;	Nissan Qashqai - 170, Volkswagen Golf - 164, Kia Sportage - 163;
Estonia	6'123	1'179	7'302	+5.9%	Toyota - 1'071, Skoda - 926, Renault - 634;	Skoda Octavia - 386, Toyota RAV4 - 234, Citroen Berlingo - 226;
Baltic States	16'553	2'607	19'160	+12.4%	Toyota - 2'530, Volkswagen - 2'019, Skoda - 1'734;	Fiat 500 - 1'029, Skoda Octavia - 717, Volkswagen Passat - 519.

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 11.5% to 59'344 in January-September 2017. Trend was quite similar to III quarter: Lithuania was the fastest-growing market (+21.6% to 21'634 units), Latvian market held it quite flat (-0.05% to 14'249 units) and Estonia remained the largest one (+10.8% to 23'461 units).

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations which may follow up, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by 11.4% in II quarter 2017

12th of July, 2017

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), show that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 11.4% to 22'201 units in II quarter 2017. Lithuanian market sustained its rapid growth and kept the second place in the region (+18.4% to 8'170 units). Latvian market was the only that suffered a decline and was left behind its neighbours by the total volume (-3.8% to 5'120 units). Meanwhile Estonia managed to increase its growth pace and secured the first place by volume (+15.7% to 8'911 units).

Estonia kept its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 40.1% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 36.8% and 23.1% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania managed to overtake Latvia: its index was 2.9, while Latvian one was 2.6 and Estonia is clear leader here with 6.8.

There were 19'492 passenger cars (+11.7%) and 2'709 light commercial vehicles (+9.0%) registered in the Baltic States in II quarter 2017. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3'196 units), Volkswagen (2'583 units), Skoda (2'190 units), Fiat (1'638 units) and Renault (1'368 units). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (986 units), Skoda Octavia (834 units), Volkswagen Passat (746 units), Nissan Qashqai (663 units) and Volkswagen Golf (581 units).

Some country-specific details regarding II quarter 2017 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	7'279	891	8'170	+18.4%	Fiat - 1'544, Volkswagen - 1'122, Toyota - 1'111;	Fiat 500 - 967, Volkswagen Passat - 328, Fiat 500X - 294;
Latvia	4'549	571	5'120	-3.8%	Volkswagen - 752, Toyota - 700, Nissan - 440;	Nissan Qashqai - 233, Volkswagen Golf - 191, Volkswagen Passat - 155;
Estonia	7'664	1'247	8'911	+15.7%	Toyota - 1'385, Skoda - 1'136, Renault - 750;	Skoda Octavia - 422, Toyota Avensis - 281, Volkswagen Passat - 263;
Baltic States	19'492	2'709	22'201	+11.4%	Toyota - 3'196, Volkswagen - 2'583, Skoda - 2'190;	Fiat 500 - 986, Skoda Octavia - 834, Volkswagen Passat - 746.

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 11.1% to 40'184 in the first half 2017. Trend was similar to II quarter: Lithuania was the fastest-growing market (+18.3% to 14'395 units), Latvia was the only one that declined (-0.9% to 9'630 units) and Estonia remained the largest one (+13.1% to 16'159 units).

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations which may follow up, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by more than 10% in I quarter 2017

12th of April, 2017

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States increased by 10.6% to 17'979 units in I quarter 2017. Lithuanian market showed impressive growth rate and kept its second position in the region (+18.0% to 6'221 units). Latvian market remained the smallest by volume and it also was the slowest-growing one (+2.6% to 4'510 units). Meanwhile Estonia reached two-digit growth and was the obvious leader by volume (+10.0% to 7'248 units).

Estonia did not give up its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 40.3% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 34.6% and 25.1% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania continues to be in the worst position: its index is just 2.2, while Latvian one is 2.3 and Estonia is clear leader here with 5.5.

There were 15'623 passenger cars (+11.4%) and 2'356 light commercial vehicles (+5.6%) registered in the Baltic States in I quarter 2017. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (2'524 units), Volkswagen (2'013 units), Skoda (1'751 units), Renault (1'086 units) and Fiat (1'003 units). The most popular models were Skoda Octavia (736 units), Fiat 500 (605 units), Nissan Qashqai (596 units), Toyota RAV4 (560 units) and Kia Sportage (514 units).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter 2017 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	5'511	710	6'221	+18.0%	Fiat - 916, Toyota - 896, Volkswagen - 786	Fiat 500 - 584, Skoda Octavia - 248, Nissan Qashqai - 224
Latvia	4'069	441	4'510	+2.6%	Volkswagen - 640, Toyota - 562, Nissan - 389	Nissan Qashqai - 222, Skoda Octavia - 180, Kia Sportage - 155
Estonia	6'043	1'205	7'248	+10.0%	Toyota - 1'066, Skoda - 793, Renault - 623	Skoda Octavia - 308, Renault Clio - 260, Skoda Superb - 235
Baltic States	15'623	2'356	17'979	+10.6%	Toyota - 2'524, Volkswagen - 2'013, Skoda - 1'751	Skoda Octavia - 736, Fiat 500 - 605, Nissan Qashqai - 596

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 12% in III quarter 2016

12th of October, 2016

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States increased by 12.3% to 17'045 units in III quarter 2016. All three countries are on the path of growth, but Lithuania and Latvia were advancing almost twice as fast as Estonia. Lithuania narrowly lost its position of the fastest-growing market to Latvia, but remains second by volume: Lithuanian registrations increased by 15.4% to 5'616 units. Latvian market grew by 15.5%, but it stays the smallest by volume (4'537 units). Estonian market is the most mature one: it achieved the smallest growth (+8.0%), but was the obvious leader by volume (6'892 units).

Estonia strengthened its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 40.4% of the total. Lithuanian share was 32.9% and Latvia had 26.6% share of the total market. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania still remains in the worst position: its result is just 1.96, while Latvian one is 2.32 and Estonia is clear leader here with 5.24.

There were 14'607 passenger cars (+11.8%) and 2'438 light commercial vehicles (+15.8%) registered in the Baltic States in III quarter 2016. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (2'293 units), Volkswagen (1'854 units), Skoda (1'566 units), Fiat (1'127 units) and Renault (1'081 units). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (699 units), Skoda Octavia (680 units), Toyota Auris (489 units), Toyota Avensis (455 units) and Nissan Qashqai (454 units).

Some country-specific details regarding III quarter 2016 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	4'906	710	5'616	+15.4%	Fiat - 993, Toyota - 768, Volkswagen - 692	Fiat 500 - 634, Fiat 500X - 220, Skoda Octavia - 201
Latvia	3'955	582	4'537	+15.5%	Volkswagen - 616, Toyota - 529, Skoda - 426	Skoda Yeti - 197, Skoda Octavia - 174, Nissan Qashqai - 158
Estonia	5'746	1'146	6'892	+8.0%	Toyota - 996, Skoda - 698, Renault - 559	Skoda Octavia - 305, Toyota Avensis - 239, Toyota Auris - 234
Baltic States	14'607	2'438	17'045	+12.3%	Toyota - 2'293, Volkswagen - 1'854, Skoda - 1'566	Fiat 500 - 699, Skoda Octavia - 680, Toyota Auris - 489

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 16.5% to 53'228 units during 9 months of 2016. All three countries reached two-digit growth: the largest increase was in Lithuania (+22.2% to 17'789 units), Latvian market stayed second by growth and the last by volume (+18.8% to 14'256 units) and Estonian market was leader by volume (+10.7% to 21'183 units).

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States jumped by 21% in II quarter 2016

13th of July, 2016

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States increased by 21.0% to 19'929 units in II quarter 2016. All three countries sustained rapid growth rate and Lithuania held its position of the fastest-growing market: registrations here increased by 29.1% to 6'902 units. Latvian market was growing nearly as fast, but it remains the smallest by volume: +23.2% to 5'324 units. Meanwhile Estonian market seems to be the most mature one as it achieved the smallest growth (+13.2%), but was the obvious leader by volume (7'703 units).

Estonia still holds its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 38.7% of the total, but its share has slightly decreased while Lithuanian share has increased to 34.6%. Meanwhile Latvia had 26.7% share of the total market. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania still remains in the worst position: its result is just 2.41, while Latvian one is 2.71 and Estonia is clear leader here with 5.85.

There were 17'444 passenger cars (+22.0%) and 2'485 light commercial vehicles (+14.0%) registered in the Baltic States in II quarter 2016. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (2'397 units), Volkswagen (2'319 units), Skoda (1'668 units), Renault (1'514 units) and Fiat (1'403 units). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (889 units), Skoda Octavia (735 units), Nissan Qashqai (639 units), Toyota Auris (612 units) and Volkswagen Passat (589 units).

Some country-specific details regarding II quarter 2016 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	6'095	807	6'902	+29.1%	Fiat - 1'172, Volkswagen - 909, Toyota - 829	Fiat 500 - 773, Skoda Octavia - 246, Volkswagen Passat - 243
Latvia	4'813	511	5'324	+23.2%	Volkswagen - 760, Toyota - 526, Opel - 485	Opel Mokka - 258, Nissan Qashqai - 211, Volkswagen Golf - 192
Estonia	6'536	1'167	7'703	+13.2%	Toyota - 1'042, Skoda - 789, Renault - 668	Skoda Octavia - 372, Toyota Auris - 267, Toyota Avensis - 234
Baltic States	17'444	2'485	19'929	+21.0%	Toyota - 2'397, Volkswagen - 2'319, Skoda - 1'668	Fiat 500 - 889, Skoda Octavia - 735, Nissan Qashqai - 639

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 18.6% to 36'182 units in the first half 2016. All three countries were on a growth path and trend was similar to the II quarter: the largest increase was in Lithuanian market (+25.7% to 12'173 units), Latvian market was second by growth and the last by volume (+20.5% to 9'718 units) and Estonian market remained the leader by volume (+12.1% to 14'291 units).

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States were up by almost 16% in I quarter 2016

12th of April, 2016

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 15.9% to 16'253 units in I quarter 2016. All three countries achieved two-digit growth and Lithuania successfully retained its title of the fastest-growing market: registrations here increased by 21.5% to 5'271 units. Although Latvian market also showed rapid growth of 17.3% to 4'394 units, it remains the smallest by total volume. Meanwhile Estonian market remained an obvious leader by volume (6'588 units) and reached 10.9% gain.

Estonia firmly holds its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 40.5% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 32.4% and 27.0% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania still remains in the worst position: its result is just 1.83, while Latvian one is 2.23 and Estonia is the clear leader here with 5.02.

There were 14'021 passenger cars (+17.9%) and 2'232 light commercial vehicles (+4.7%) registered in the Baltic States in I quarter 2016. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (1'880 units), Volkswagen (1'666 units), Fiat (1'365 units), Skoda (1'361 units) and Nissan (1'276 units). The most popular models were Nissan Qashqai (735 units), Fiat 500 (643 units), Skoda Octavia (581 units), Volkswagen Passat (431 units) and Toyota Avensis (385 units).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter 2016 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	4'593	678	5'271	+21.5%	Fiat - 923, Volkswagen - 589, Toyota - 535	Fiat 500 - 449, Fiat 500X - 235, Nissan Qashqai - 222
Latvia	3'884	510	4'394	+17.3%	Volkswagen - 554, Toyota - 492, Nissan - 431	Nissan Qashqai - 212, Fiat 500 - 188, Volkswagen Passat - 131
Estonia	5'544	1'044	6'588	+10.9%	Toyota - 853, Skoda - 653, Renault - 560	Nissan Qashqai - 301, Skoda Octavia - 282, Toyota Avensis - 219
Baltic States	14'021	2'232	16'253	+15.9%	Toyota - 1'880, Volkswagen - 1'666, Fiat - 1'365	Nissan Qashqai - 735, Fiat 500 - 643, Skoda Octavia - 581

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by more than 8% in 2015

14th of January, 2016

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States increased by 7.5% to 14'808 units in IV quarter 2015. Lithuanian market remained obvious leader by growth rate and safely kept its second position in the region (+23.7% to 4'888 units). Latvian market showed moderate growth pace and was the smallest by volume (+5.1% to 4'118 units). Meanwhile Estonia was the only market in the Baltic States that declined in the last quarter of 2015, but still stays in the leading position by volume (-1.7% to 5'802 units).

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 8.4% to 60'484 units in the full year 2015. All three countries reached positive full-year results: Lithuanian market outpaced the others by growth rate once again and was 2nd by volume (+18.2% to 19'440 units), Latvian market was second by growth rate and the smallest by volume (+7.5% to 16'114 units) and Estonian market still remains obvious leader by volume, but its growth is slowing (+2.3% to 24'930 units). Estonia continues to hold its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 41.2% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 32.1% and 26.6% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania continues to be in the worst position: its result is just 6.73, while Latvian one is 8.17 and Estonia is clear leader here with 18.98.

There were 51'870 passenger cars (+8.0%) and 8'614 light commercial vehicles (+10.8%) registered in the Baltic States in the full year 2015. The best performing makes (brands) were Volkswagen (7'530 units), Toyota (6'899 units), Skoda (5'613 units), Nissan (4'655 units) and Fiat (4'079 units). The most popular models were Nissan Qashqai (2'872 units), Fiat 500 (2'627 units), Skoda Octavia (2'433 units), Volkswagen Passat (1'900 units) and Toyota Avensis (1'348 units).

Some country-specific details regarding the full year 2015 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	17'071	2'369	19'440	+18.2%	Fiat - 3'076, Volkswagen - 2'964, Toyota - 2'043	Fiat 500 - 2'168, Skoda Octavia - 955, Nissan Qashqai - 836
Latvia	13'766	2'348	16'114	+7.5%	Volkswagen - 2'571, Toyota - 1'839, Nissan - 1'494	Nissan Qashqai - 866, Volkswagen Passat - 578, Skoda Yeti - 481
Estonia	21'033	3'897	24'930	+2.3%	Toyota - 3'017, Skoda - 2'434, Renault - 2'209	Nissan Qashqai - 1'170, Skoda Octavia - 1'039, Citroen Berlingo - 761
Baltic States	51'870	8'614	60'484	+8.4%	Volkswagen - 7'530, Toyota - 6'899, Skoda - 5'613	Nissan Qashqai - 2'872, Fiat 500 - 2'627, Skoda Octavia - 2'433

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by nearly 9% in 9 mos. 2015

12th of October, 2015

Analysis of fully-processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 7.6% to 15'174 units in III quarter 2015. Lithuanian market was the only that showed two-digit growth and it kept its second position in the region (+18.3% to 4'865 units). Latvian market grew slightly faster than Estonian, but it was the smallest by volume (+3.5% to 3'928 units). Meanwhile registrations in Estonian market rose by 3.0% and it safely defended the leading position in the region (6'381 units).

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 8.6% to 45'676 units in the first 9 months of 2015. All three countries reached positive results and trend remained similar to the III quarter: Lithuanian market was the fastest-growing one and 2nd by volume (+16.4% to 14'552 units), Latvian market was second by growth and the smallest by volume (+8.3% to 11'996 units) and Estonian market still is obvious leader by volume, but growth here was modest (+3.5% to 19'128 units). Estonia continues to hold its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 41.9% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 31.9% and 26.3% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania continues to be in the worst position: its result is just 5.02, while Latvian one is 6.07 and Estonia is clear leader here with 14.57.

There were 39'259 passenger cars (+8.0%) and 6'417 light commercial vehicles (+12.6%) registered in the Baltic States in the first 9 months of 2015. The best performing makes (brands) were Volkswagen (5'516 units), Toyota (5'348 units), Skoda (4'352 units), Nissan (3'582 units) and Fiat (3'216 units). The most popular models were Fiat 500 (2'170 units), Nissan Qashqai (2'159 units), Skoda Octavia (1'956 units), Volkswagen Passat (1'376 units) and Toyota Avensis (1'024 units).

Some country-specific details regarding the 9 months of 2015 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	12'855	1'697	14'552	+16.4%	Fiat - 2'400, Volkswagen - 2'087, Toyota - 1'580	Fiat 500 - 1'803, Skoda Octavia - 766, Nissan Qashqai - 596
Latvia	10'287	1'709	11'996	+8.3%	Volkswagen - 1'905, Toyota - 1'384, Nissan - 1'162	Nissan Qashqai - 656, Volkswagen Passat - 435, Skoda Yeti - 373
Estonia	16'117	3'011	19'128	+3.5%	Toyota - 2'384, Skoda - 1'933, Renault - 1'580	Nissan Qashqai - 907, Skoda Octavia - 867, Citroen Berlingo - 604
Baltic States	39'259	6'417	45'676	+8.6%	Volkswagen - 5'516, Toyota - 5'348, Skoda - 4'352	Fiat 500 - 2'170, Nissan Qashqai - 2'159, Skoda Octavia - 1'956

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 9.1% in I half 2015

15th of July, 2015

Analysis of processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States increased by 8.9% to 16'475 units in II quarter 2015. Lithuanian market remained the fastest-growing one and kept second position in the region (+17.7% to 5'347 units). Latvian market also grew fast, but it was the smallest by volume (+13.0% to 4'322 units). Meanwhile Estonian market retained the first place in the region (6'806 units) but its growth was very modest (+0.7%).

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 9.1% to 30'502 units in the first half 2015. All three countries posted positive results and trend was similar to the II quarter: largest increase was in Lithuanian market (+15.5% to 9'687 units), Latvian market was second by growth and the last by market volume (+10.9% to 8'068 units) and Estonian market remained leader by volume, but it was the only that showed single-digit growth (+3.8% to 12'747 units). Estonia continues to hold its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 41.8% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 31.8% and 26.5% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania still remains in the worst position: its result is just 3.34, while Latvian one is 4.08 and Estonia is clear leader here with 9.71.

There were 26'191 passenger cars (+8.4%) and 4'311 light commercial vehicles (+13.9%) registered in the Baltic States in the first half 2015. The best performing makes (brands) were Volkswagen (3'693 units), Toyota (3'526 units), Skoda (3'097 units), Nissan (2'269 units) and Fiat (2'051 units). The most popular models were Skoda Octavia (1'419 units), Nissan Qashqai (1'348 units), Fiat 500 (1'237 units), Volkswagen Passat (885 units) and Toyota RAV4 (680 units).

Some country-specific details regarding the first half 2015 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	8'563	1'124	9'687	+15.5%	Fiat - 1'469, Volkswagen - 1'340, Skoda - 1'194	Fiat 500 - 1'031, Skoda Octavia - 599, Nissan Qashqai - 379
Latvia	6'866	1'202	8'068	+10.9%	Volkswagen - 1'332, Toyota - 880, Nissan - 751	Nissan Qashqai - 446, Volkswagen Passat - 298, Skoda Yeti - 247
Estonia	10'762	1'985	12'747	+3.8%	Toyota - 1'583, Skoda - 1'283, Renault - 1'106	Skoda Octavia - 605, Nissan Qashqai - 523, Honda CR-V - 439
Baltic States	26'191	4'311	30'502	+9.1%	Volkswagen - 3'693, Toyota - 3'526, Skoda - 3'097	Skoda Octavia - 1'419, Nissan Qashqai - 1'348, Fiat 500 - 1'237

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States rose over 9% in I quarter 2015

14th of April, 2015

Analysis of processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States increased by 9.4% to 14'027 units in I quarter 2015. Lithuanian market became the fastest-growing one and maintained second position in the region (+12.8% to 4'340 units). Latvian market was second by growth rate, but it remained the smallest by volume (+8.5% to 3'746 units). Meanwhile Estonian market kept the first place in the region (5'941 units) but its growth was the smallest (+7.6%).

Estonia firmly holds its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 42.4% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 30.9% and 26.7% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania remains in the worst position: its result is just 1.49, while Latvian one is 1.89 and Estonia is still the clear leader here with 4.53.

There were 11'895 passenger cars (+8.6%) and 2'132 light commercial vehicles (+13.9%) registered in the Baltic States in I quarter 2015. The best performing makes (brands) were Volkswagen (1'630 units), Skoda (1'556 units), Toyota (1'528 units), Nissan (1'138 units) and Fiat (907 units). The most popular models were Skoda Octavia (748 units), Nissan Qashqai (709 units), Fiat 500 (518 units), Volkswagen Passat (325 units) and Skoda Yeti (324 units).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter 2015 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	3'761	579	4'340	+12.8%	Skoda - 645, Fiat - 639, Volkswagen - 564	Fiat 500 - 463, Skoda Octavia - 348, Nissan Qashqai - 179
Latvia	3'210	536	3'746	+8.5%	Volkswagen - 592, Nissan - 392, Toyota - 380	Nissan Qashqai - 234, Volkswagen Passat - 119, Volkswagen Golf - 115
Estonia	4'924	1'017	5'941	+7.6%	Toyota - 745, Skoda - 634, Renault - 505	Skoda Octavia - 317, Nissan Qashqai - 296, Honda CR-V - 228
Baltic States	11'895	2'132	14'027	+9.4%	Volkswagen - 1'630, Skoda - 1'556, Toyota - 1'528	Skoda Octavia - 748, Nissan Qashqai - 709, Fiat 500 - 518

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume paying no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States jumped by 13% in 2014

14th of January, 2015

Analysis of processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 10.0% to 13'771 units in the IV quarter 2014. Lithuanian market was the slowest-growing one, but it managed to maintain second position in the region (+2.3% to 3'951 units), Latvian market reached almost similar volume, but it grew much faster (+9.8% to 3'919 units), meanwhile Estonian market was the largest (5'901 units) and showed the best growth rate (+16.0%).

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 13.0% to 55'821 units in the full year 2014. Estonia remained the largest market in the region (24'378 units), but its grow rate was the slowest (+7.9%). Lithuania was the fastest-growing market (+17.6%) and second by volume (16'452 units), though Latvia was quite close: it increased by 17.0% to 14'991 units. Estonia firmly holds its position as the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 43.7% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 29.5% and 26.9% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania remains in the worst position: its result is just 5.63, while Latvian one is 7.54 and Estonia is clear leader here with 18.53.

There were 48'048 passenger cars (+13.1%) and 7'773 light commercial vehicles (+12.9%) registered in the Baltic States in the full year 2014. The best performing makes (brands) were Volkswagen (6'985 units), Toyota (6'711 units), Skoda (5'184 units), Renault (3'443 units) and Nissan (3'419 units). The most popular models were Skoda Octavia (2'106 units), Fiat 500 (2'000 units), Nissan Qashqai (1'893 units), Toyota RAV4 (1'400 units) and Volkswagen Golf (1'346 units).

Some country-specific details regarding the full year 2014 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	14'461	1'991	16'452	+17.6%	Volkswagen - 2'431, Fiat - 2'401, Skoda - 1'706	Fiat 500 - 1'619, Skoda Octavia - 722, Nissan Qashqai - 693
Latvia	12'452	2'539	14'991	+17.0%	Volkswagen - 2'531, Toyota - 1'833, Skoda - 1'283	Skoda Yeti - 619, Nissan Qashqai - 530, Volkswagen Golf - 461
Estonia	21'135	3'243	24'378	+7.9%	Toyota - 3'216, Skoda - 2'195, Volkswagen - 2'023	Skoda Octavia - 1'021, Honda CR-V - 825, Nissan Qashqai - 670
Baltic States	48'048	7'773	55'821	+13.0%	Volkswagen - 6'985, Toyota - 6'711, Skoda - 5'184	Skoda Octavia - 2'106, Fiat 500 - 2'000, Nissan Qashqai - 1'893

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume as it pays no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by almost 13% in first half 2014

11th of July, 2014

Analysis of processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data gathered from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 12.8% to 15'129 units in the II quarter 2014. Lithuanian market was the fastest-growing one and remained in second position in the region (+22.6% to 4'541 units), Latvian market was the smallest, but it continued to grow quite rapidly (+16.2% to 3'826 units), meanwhile Estonian market was growing significantly slower than other two (+5.3%), but this country was the obvious leader by volume (6'762 units).

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 12.9% to 27'951 units in the first half 2014. All three countries posted positive results and trend was almost the same as in the II quarter: the fastest growth in the first half 2014 was in Lithuania (+22.4% to 8'390 units), Estonia was the largest by far, but slowest-growing market (+3.8% to 12'284 units) while Latvian one grew by 19.7% to 7'277 and remained the smallest in the region. Estonia still is the largest market in the Baltic States, accounting for 43.9% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 30.0% and 26.0% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania remains in the worst position: its result is just 2.86, while Latvian one is 3.64 and Estonia is clear leader here with 9.34.

There were 24'165 passenger cars (+12.4%) and 3'786 light commercial vehicles (+15.9%) registered in the Baltic States in the first half 2014. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (3'546 units), Volkswagen (3'334 units), Skoda (2'541 units), Renault (1'760 units) and Peugeot (1'623 units). The most popular models were Skoda Octavia (1'048 units), Fiat 500 (951 units), Nissan Qashqai (878 units), Toyota RAV4 (763 units) and Volkswagen Golf (702 units).

Some country-specific details regarding the first half 2014 can be found in the table.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	7'336	1'054	8'390	+22.4%	Fiat - 1'224, Volkswagen - 1'160, Skoda - 859	Fiat 500 - 812, Skoda Octavia - 356, Nissan Qashqai - 335
Latvia	6'160	1'117	7'277	+19.7%	Volkswagen - 1'189, Toyota - 1'004, Peugeot - 610	Peugeot 3008 - 265, Toyota RAV4 - 247, Skoda Yeti - 246
Estonia	10'669	1'615	12'284	+3.8%	Toyota - 1'685, Skoda - 1'088, Volkswagen - 985	Honda CR-V - 505, Skoda Octavia - 472, Citroen Berlingo - 354
Baltic States	24'165	3'786	27'951	+12.9%	Toyota - 3'546, Volkswagen - 3'334, Skoda - 2'541	Skoda Octavia - 1'048, Fiat 500 - 951, Nissan Qashqai - 878

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume as it pays no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States grew by 13% in I quarter 2014

10th of April, 2014

Analysis of processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data gathered from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 12.9% to 12'822 units in the I quarter 2014. Lithuanian market retained its second position in the region (+22.2% to 3'849 units), Latvian market remained the smallest, but it was also the fastest-growing one (+23.9% to 3'451 units), meanwhile growth of Estonian market was the slowest (+1.9%), but this country was obvious leader by volume (5'522 units).

Estonia remained the largest market in the region by far, accounting for 43.1% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 30.0% and 26.9% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania is still in the worst position: its result is just 1.31, while Latvian one is 1.72 and Estonia is the absolute leader here with 4.21.

There were 10'951 passenger cars (+11.7%) and 1'871 light commercial vehicles (+20.6%) registered in the Baltic States in I quarter 2014. The best performing makes (brands) were Toyota (1'670 units), Volkswagen (1'495 units), Skoda (1'045 units), Renault (851 units) and Fiat (770 units). The most popular models were Skoda Octavia (463 units), Fiat 500 (421 units), Toyota RAV4 (416 units), Nissan Qashqai (370 units) and Honda CR-V (318 units).

Some country-specific details regarding I quarter 2014 can be found in the table below.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	3'356	493	3'849	+22.2%	Fiat - 561, Volkswagen - 513, Toyota - 411	Fiat 500 - 325, Skoda Octavia - 150, Fiat Punto - 139
Latvia	2'850	601	3'451	+23.9%	Volkswagen - 560, Toyota - 474, Renault - 282	Toyota RAV4 - 149, Peugeot 3008 - 141, Skoda Octavia - 116
Estonia	4'745	777	5'522	+1.9%	Toyota - 785, Skoda - 450, Volkswagen - 422	Honda CR-V - 246, Skoda Octavia - 197, Toyota RAV4 - 176
Baltic States	10'951	1'871	12'822	+12.9%	Toyota - 1'670, Volkswagen - 1'495, Skoda - 1'045	Skoda Octavia - 463, Fiat 500 - 421, Toyota RAV4 - 416

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume as it pays no regard to any kind of short-term registrations and de-registrations, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased by 1.1% in 2013

14th of January, 2014

Analysis of processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 6.8% to 12'521 units in the IV quarter 2013. Lithuanian market experienced the largest increase (+10.3% to 3'864 units), Latvian market was close when measured by both parameters: growth rate and volume (+10.0% and 3'570 units), meanwhile Estonian market growth was the smallest (+2.2%), but it remained the largest market in the region (5'087 units).

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States increased 1.1% to 49'380 units in the full year 2013. Estonia showed the best full-year result as registrations there increased by 1.8% to 22'583 units. Latvian market remained the smallest one and it was the only that suffered decline (-0.7% to 12'811 units), while Lithuanian market was in a better position: it grew by 1.6% to 13'986 units. Estonia remained the largest market in the region by far, accounting for 45.7% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 28.3% and 25.9% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania is in the worst position: its result is just 4.75, while Latvian one is 6.38 and Estonia is the obvious leader here with 17.55.

There were 42'493 passenger cars (+0.6%) and 6'887 light commercial vehicles (+4.5%) registered in the Baltic States in the full year 2013. The best performing makes (brands) were Volkswagen (6'366 units), Toyota (5'680 units), Skoda (4'103 units), Renault (3'187 units) and Peugeot (2'772 units). The most popular models were Skoda Octavia (1'627 units), Volkswagen Golf/Plus (1'458 units), Honda CR-V (1'332 units), Nissan Qashqai (1'242 units) and Toyota Avensis (1'200 units).

Some country-specific details regarding the year 2013 can be found in the table below.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	12'163	1'823	13'986	+1.6%	Volkswagen - 2'363, Toyota - 1'428, Fiat - 1'414	Fiat 500 - 783, Skoda Octavia - 518, Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 466
Latvia	10'636	2'175	12'811	-0.7%	Volkswagen - 2'080, Toyota - 1'519, Peugeot - 900	Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 450, Ford Focus - 357, Skoda Yeti - 343
Estonia	19'694	2'889	22'583	+1.8%	Toyota - 2'733, Volkswagen - 1'923, Skoda - 1'896	Honda CR-V - 911, Skoda Octavia - 842, Toyota Avensis - 673
Baltic States	42'493	6'887	49'380	+1.1%	Volkswagen - 6'366, Toyota - 5'680, Skoda - 4'103	Skoda Octavia - 1'627, Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 1'458, Honda CR-V - 1'332

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume as it pays no regard to short-term registrations and de-registrations, and these are the subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States: Estonia succeeds to grow in declining market

15th of October, 2013

Analysis of processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data collected from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), shows that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States grew by 1.4% to 12'093 units in the III quarter 2013. Lithuanian market was the only that suffered decline (-1.5% to 3'270 units), meanwhile Latvian registrations increased by 2.3% to 3'164 units and Estonian ones grew by 2.6% to 5'659 units.

New light-vehicle registrations in the Baltic States slipped 0.7% to 36'859 units in the first 9 months of 2013. Estonia was the only one that achieved positive result as registrations there increased by 1.7% to 17'496 units. Latvian market remained the smallest one and it suffered the larger slump (-4.3% to 9'241 units), while Lithuanian one was in a slightly better position: it declined 1.3% to 10'122 units. Estonia remained the largest market in the region, which accounted for 47.5% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 27.5% and 25.1% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, Lithuania is in the worst position: its result is just 3.43, while Latvian one is 4.59 and Estonia is the obvious leader here with 13.60.

There were 31'979 passenger cars (-1.2%) and 4'880 light commercial vehicles (+2.6%) registered in the Baltic States in the first 9 months of 2013. The best performing makes (brands) were Volkswagen (4'719 units), Toyota (4'194 units), Skoda (2'771 units), Peugeot (2'259 units) and Renault (2'219 units). The most popular models were Volkswagen Golf/Plus (1'116 units), Skoda Octavia (1'058 units), Honda CR-V (999 units), Toyota Avensis (947 units) and Nissan Qashqai (930 units).

Some country-specific details regarding the first 9 months of 2013 can be found in the table below.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	8'899	1'223	10'122	-1.3%	Volkswagen - 1'731, Fiat - 1'028, Toyota - 1'005	Fiat 500 - 532, Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 372, Skoda Octavia - 348
Latvia	7'763	1'478	9'241	-4.3%	Volkswagen - 1'517, Toyota - 1'145, Peugeot - 771	Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 329, Peugeot 3008 - 285, Volkswagen Passat - 233
Estonia	15'317	2'179	17'496	+1.7%	Toyota - 2'044, Volkswagen - 1'471, Skoda - 1'401	Honda CR-V - 682, Skoda Octavia - 568, Toyota Avensis - 538
Baltic States	31'979	4'880	36'859	-0.7%	Volkswagen - 4'719, Toyota - 4'194, Skoda - 2'771	Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 1'116, Skoda Octavia - 1'058, Honda CR-V - 999

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which considers a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume as it pays no regard to short-term registrations and de-registrations, and these are subjects of another dedicated research.

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New light-vehicle market in the Baltic States: Estonia was the only that grew in the first half of 2013

11th of July, 2013

Analysis of processed registrations' data performed by AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai, based on source data obtained from Regitra (Lithuania), CSDD (Latvia) and Maanteeamet (Estonia), show that new light-vehicle (M1&N1) registrations in the Baltic States declined by 2.4% to 13'414 units in the II quarter 2013. All three countries contributed to the decline: Lithuanian registrations were lower by just 0.3%, Latvian ones slumped by 8.2% and Estonian ones were lower by 0.4%.

New light vehicle registrations in the Baltic States in the first half of 2013 also showed a negative result declining by 1.7% to 24'766 units. Estonia was the only country that grew in the period: registrations here increased by 1.3% to 11'837 units. Latvia suffered the worst slump by 7.4% to 6'077 units while Lithuanian result was somewhere in between: it declined by 1.2% to 6'852 units. Estonia remains by far the biggest market, which accounted for 47.8% of the total, while Lithuania and Latvia respectively had 27.7% and 24.5% shares. When calculated per 1'000 inhabitants, differences among the countries are even bigger: Estonia - 9.20, Latvia - 3.02, Lithuania - 2.32.

There were 21'499 passenger cars (-2.2%) and 3'267 light commercial vehicles (+2.0%) registered in the Baltic States in the first half of 2013. The best performing makes (brands) were Volkswagen (3'278 units), Toyota (2'876 units), Peugeot (1'615 units), Skoda (1'578 units) and Renault (1'442 units). The most popular models were Volkswagen Golf/Plus (833 units), Honda CR-V (759 units), Nissan Qashqai (676 units) and Toyota Avensis (673 units).

Some country-specific details regarding the first half of 2013 can be found in the table below.

Country	PC (M1)	LCV (N1)	Total	Change	Most succesful makes	Most popular models
Lithuania	6'014	838	6'852	-1.2%	Volkswagen - 1'184, Fiat - 688, Toyota - 665	Fiat 500 - 440, Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 278, Nissan Qashqai - 250
Latvia	5'137	940	6'077	-7.4%	Volkswagen - 1'008, Toyota - 821, Peugeot - 585	Peugeot 3008 - 263, Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 242, Volkswagen Passat - 165
Estonia	10'348	1'489	11'837	1.3%	Toyota - 1'390, Volkswagen - 1'086, Honda - 956	Honda CR-V - 519, Toyota Avensis - 364, Nissan Qashqai - 320
Baltic States	21'499	3'267	24'766	-1.7%	Volkswagen - 3'278, Toyota - 2'876, Peugeot - 1'615	Volkswagen Golf/Plus - 833, Honda CR-V - 759, Nissan Qashqai - 676

Source: AV Automotive Research / AutoTyrimai

The research is based on the common European-wide methodology, which consider a vehicle as being new only when its first-overall and first-in-country registration dates are the same. It counts so-called brutto volume as it pays no regard to short-term registrations and de-registrations and these are subjects of another dedicated research.

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