RBC: Russians rushed to buy condoms for the future

Demand for condoms has grown sharply in Russian stores and pharmacies. It is reported by RBC with reference to the data of the research DSM Group.

The increased demand for condoms is due to exchange rates and Russians’ fears that their prices will continue to rise. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Industry and Trade noted that a shortage of condoms in the Russian Federation is not expected.

According to DSM Group, from February 28 to March 6, pharmacy sales of condoms increased compared to the same period last year in physical terms by 17% – up to 540,700 packs, and by 32% – in money terms (up to 184.1 million rubles). .). For comparison, Russians bought 460,000 packs of condoms last week.

In the network of pharmacies “36.6” the publication confirmed the growth in sales of barrier contraception – over the past two weeks they have increased by almost 26%. The same goes for marketplaces: on Ozon, in the first half of March, condom sales grew by 33% in volume terms. In addition, customers began to increase the number of condoms in one order, paying for packages of 12, 18 and 30 pieces.

According to Yesenia Shamonina, co-owner of the Condom sex shop, people are buying condoms for future use, although sellers were forced to raise prices.

Earlier it became known that multinational companies, which refused to invest in Russia against the backdrop of its special military operation in Ukraine, are significantly revising prices for their products.

For example, P&G, a large American manufacturer of household chemicals and hygiene products (such well-known brands as Ariel, Tide, Lenor, Fairy, Pampers, Always, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Blend-a-med, etc.) selling prices by an average of 40%, which is explained by the increase in the cost of logistics, materials and the devaluation of the ruble.

Recall that on February 21, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognizing the independence of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (DPR and LPR), and on February 24 he made an emergency appeal to the Russians and announced a special military operation in Donbass. In his speech, he stated that “circumstances require decisive action from Russia” and stressed that “Russia will not allow Ukraine to have nuclear weapons.”

In response to Russia’s actions, Western countries (USA, Canada, European Union, Great Britain, Japan) announced new, tougher sanctions against the Russian Federation, including financial and economic ones.