Cross-border e-commerce is on the rise, but there are challenges

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In 2014, purchases from cross-border e-commerce in Russia increased by 30% (10% increase from the previous year), with the number of purchases reaching approximately 80 million, and the value reaching 6 billion rubles (108 million euros). Popular categories of products include electrical appliances such as home appliances and mobile devices such as smartphones and mobile phones, and the overwhelming majority of purchases are made from China.
As expected, the low price of Chinese products seems to be the key point. As many consumers do not have credit cards, the payment method is cash on delivery.
Another problem with cross-border e-commerce is delivery by Russian Post. Delivery takes time after arrival in Russia, and even international express delivery takes at least two weeks.
In the future, if the delivery infrastructure is improved algeria whatsapp data and cooperation with domestic courier companies can be established, the possibility of purchasing from cross-border e-commerce is high.



Summary
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Although Russia has some issues as a future cross-border e-commerce partner, such as its Internet environment, it can be surmised that there are many factors that could potentially grow the country.
Japanese home appliance manufacturers are popular in Russia, and above all, Russians do not feel that their relationship with Japan is bad, and it is said that there are many Russians who like Japanese companies and are pro-Japan.
In the future, as Japan actively promotes economic cooperation with Russia, it is expected that imports from Japan will increase both in Japan-Russia trade and in cross-border e-commerce.