consumer markets in Russia.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2025 4:44 am
December 2011, growth fell to a "miserable" 23%. And for 2012, the AEB predicts growth of only 6-7%. According to the Romir research holding, obtained by means of the technology of "home" scanning of barcodes of actually purchased everyday goods, in December 2011, everyday consumption in nominal terms grew by 6.5% compared to December 2010. That is, taking into account inflation of 6.5-7.5% (year on year) - it did not grow in real terms even symbolically. What is happening with consumer markets in Russia? And most importantly - what to expect in 2012?
A little about the “new” history of the development of
At the end of 1991, the system of strict directive planning and egypt cell phone number list distribution of consumer goods sank into oblivion along with the Soviet Union. In January 1992, retail prices for many consumer goods and services were "freed". Over the next few weeks, the problem of commodity shortages, which the Soviet government had been unable to cope with over the previous 70 years, was solved. But the problem was solved at a terrible price. In 1992 alone, consumer prices rose by 2500%, i.e. 26 times! In 1993, inflation was almost 1000%. And in 1994 - 225%.
Along with prices, the state also ceased to control the national currency exchange rate. In December 1991, the dollar was worth 32 rubles, in January 1992 – 160, in October 1992 – 400, and by the summer of 1993 – 1000 rubles. The average salary in the country was 10-20 dollars converted at the official rate, and the pension was 5-10 dollars. At many enterprises, even this paltry salary was paid with delays of 3-6 months, and at some, the accumulated debt in 1994 could exceed a year. The ruble practically ceased to be used in settlements, prices were indicated in dollars everywhere and changed twice a week, and you could pay in cash in dollars even in ordinary stores like “Vegetables and Fruits”. VAT was 28%. Cashless payments took 3-4 weeks in Moscow,
A little about the “new” history of the development of
At the end of 1991, the system of strict directive planning and egypt cell phone number list distribution of consumer goods sank into oblivion along with the Soviet Union. In January 1992, retail prices for many consumer goods and services were "freed". Over the next few weeks, the problem of commodity shortages, which the Soviet government had been unable to cope with over the previous 70 years, was solved. But the problem was solved at a terrible price. In 1992 alone, consumer prices rose by 2500%, i.e. 26 times! In 1993, inflation was almost 1000%. And in 1994 - 225%.
Along with prices, the state also ceased to control the national currency exchange rate. In December 1991, the dollar was worth 32 rubles, in January 1992 – 160, in October 1992 – 400, and by the summer of 1993 – 1000 rubles. The average salary in the country was 10-20 dollars converted at the official rate, and the pension was 5-10 dollars. At many enterprises, even this paltry salary was paid with delays of 3-6 months, and at some, the accumulated debt in 1994 could exceed a year. The ruble practically ceased to be used in settlements, prices were indicated in dollars everywhere and changed twice a week, and you could pay in cash in dollars even in ordinary stores like “Vegetables and Fruits”. VAT was 28%. Cashless payments took 3-4 weeks in Moscow,