Electronics and imported clothing may become cheaper in Russia by the end of the year

Electronics and imported clothing may fall in price in Russia before the end of the year due to a stronger ruble and an increase in the supply of these goods.

Now spending in the categories of electronics, clothing and footwear is showing multidirectional dynamics: a decrease in the number of purchases by 6% in clothing and footwear, a decrease in the average check and sales by 3% and 5%, respectively, in electronics.

In the second quarter of 2026, the situation began to improve in the sectors of electronics, appliances, auto products and a number of durable categories such as furniture, which had a positive impact on sales of imported goods.

MOSCOW, September 8 - RIA Novosti. Electronics and imported clothing may become cheaper in Russia by the end of the year against the backdrop of a stronger ruble and an increase in the supply of these goods, Dmitry Batyushenkov, head of the OFD Platform company, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

“With a stronger ruble, the price of electronics may continue to fall, where the average price tag is already below last year’s level. This trend may also support an increase in the supply of more budget models. Likewise in imported clothing, since the frequency of purchases has become lower, and there is pressure from private labels,” he answered the question of which goods may cost less by the end of the year.

According to Batyushenkov, expenses in these categories are now showing multidirectional dynamics. Thus, in clothing and footwear, the number of purchases decreased by 6% year on year. And electronics shows a decrease in the average bill by 3%, but also a decrease in sales by 5%.

At the same time, the economist noted that Russians’ spending behavior in general is heterogeneous. For example, in the service sector there is an increase in the number of purchases by 4%, and in the trade of non-food products there is a decline of 9%. In food there is also a symbolic increase in the number of purchases compared to last year - by 1-2%.