Trade and services

At the beginning of 2023, Russians bought 868,257 used cars, which is 16 percent more than in January-February last year. This is reported by Vedomosti with reference to the data of Avtostat info.

Elena Tyurina, Director of the Analytics Department of the Russian Grain Union (RZS), announced an increase in purchases of Russian wheat by African countries. Her words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

One of the world's largest suppliers of crystals for jewelry, clothing and lighting manufacturers Swarovski will completely withdraw from the Russian market and close its business in the country

Chocolate, sweets, cookies, ice cream and many other goods will be processed and sold in China by Russian companies registered in the territory of the new Russian-Chinese commercial and industrial park in Shenyang (Liaoning Province)

U.S. exports to Russia in January 2023 fell to 44.6 million dollars – a record low for more than 30 years, according to official statistics.

Finland, by closing the border with Russia, has created problems for residents of the east of the country, according to an article by the Yle portal entitled "Suffering of the eastern border".

In January of this year, after record high sales in 2022, the global semiconductor market declined significantly — chip sales for the month collapsed by 18.5 percent

Against the background of low demand for traditional alcoholic beverages, Russian alcohol giants began to look for new niches, Kommersant reported.

The trade turnover between Russia and China from January to February increased by 25.9% year-on-year and exceeded $33.68 billion. This was stated in the Main Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China.

A noticeable surplus of household appliances was recorded on the Russian market, Kommersant reported with reference to representatives of various companies, as well as distributors.

Russians on average began to consume 1 kg of beef less over the past five years.

Sales of passenger cars and LCVs in the Russian Federation in February fell by 62.1%, to almost 41.9 thousand units, according to data from the Association of European Businesses (AEB).

The largest Russian producer of sparkling wines — the Abrau-Durso group of companies — refused to own the French champagne house Chateau d'Avize.

In January and February 2023, the volume of wheat supplies from Russia almost doubled compared to the same period in 2022.