The world’s leading manufacturers of household appliances began to actively block the supply of their products to Russia through parallel imports. Kommersant reported this.
According to the publication, companies Electrolux, Tefal, Braun and Rowenta, together with their partners in other countries, are signing a moratorium on the re-export of electronic products to the Russian Federation. Sergei Li, CEO of the M.Video-Eldorado group, said that Electrolux products are currently offered in a “limited volume” in the retailer network.
Before that, the Ministry of Industry and Trade updated List of parallel imported goods
Brands producing pumps, fans and compressors (Soler & Palau, Vortice, Air System), mining equipment (Dewalt, Epiroc, Husqvarna) were added to the list of products for which the requirements for protection of intellectual property by foreign copyright holders do not apply. ) as well as cosmetics, perfumes and clothing.
early february reportedIn 2023, only 14% of small and medium-sized enterprises are expected to specialize in parallel imports. The study showed that most companies prefer other means of import substitution.
Dealers selling cars previously imported to Russia through parallel imports reduced Prices for Volkswagen Teramont and Citroen C5 Aircross crossovers.