Participants in the Russian electronics market named the level of price increase due to a shortage of components and
Experts interviewed by TASS expect thatin the second quarter of 2021, electronics will rise in price by 10-20%. Experts believe that consumers will feel the rise in the cost of electronics soon when goods purchased and delivered at new prices appear on store shelves.
The purchasing director of Citilink stated that“Virtually all electronics categories will see shortages and rising prices over the next two quarters.” Smartphones, video cards, laptops, monitors, and televisions suffered from the shortage of components. The cost of large household appliances is most affected by a shortage of containers and a fivefold increase in freight costs.
Supply imbalances and shortages are expected to occur throughout the year.