Russian retailers have estimated that the stock of Apple, Samsung and other companies that have limited supplies to Russia will be enough for 2-3 months. At the end of 2021, Samsung ranked first in smartphone sales in the country (32.1%), Chinese Xiaomi with the sub-brand Poco (29.1%) was in second place, Apple – in third place (15.2%). This is reported by RBC with reference to sources.

According to their data, Apple stores are already experiencing a shortage of smartphones IPhone 11 and 12, the demand for which has increased sharply after the jump in the exchange rate and the rise in price of newer models of the smartphone line.

To solve the problem, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering the possibility of allowing parallel imports (importing goods into the country without the permission of rights holders). Technically, there is no such prohibition in Russian law, but the government wants to protect Russian suppliers from possible sanctions from manufacturers.