As the New Year approaches, prices of electronic products, especially laptops, may increase by 10-15 percent. A representative of one of the importers said that Russian distributors purchased the first batches at new prices, expected with the start of holiday sales. The main reason for the increase in price was the increase in foreign exchange offers and the increase in component prices. Logistical difficulties also add their own difficulties, as many foreign banks have stopped processing payments from Russia.
According to Kholodilnik.ru commercial director Alexey Pogudalov, many manufacturers have already announced price increases, and this is due to the increase in logistics costs and the dollar exchange rate. He emphasized that prices of almost all product categories, from laptops to home appliances, are expected to increase next year. M.Video – The Eldorado company also confirmed that they are trying to maintain sales volumes and are doing everything possible to ensure that the products remain available for customers.
Experts expect laptop prices to increase by 10 percent or more with the holiday sales. diHouse company stated that purchase prices have increased, especially for memory and video cards, and even power supplies are now more expensive. Marvel Distribution added that it is better not to postpone the purchase of equipment now, as new batches will go on sale in November at increased prices. In general, the market situation shows that electronics prices will continue to increase in the future.
Source: Ferra
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