Russia’s Consumer Market News & Analysis

Russia’s Consumer Market

The Russian consumer market comprises 147 million people and is the world’s fourth largest economy in purchasing power terms. Russia’s average per capita income, measured by GDP (PPP), was US$49,000 in 2025, showing an increase from previous years and also reflecting stronger purchasing power. It is far higher in the primary cities. Consumer tastes are changing as Western suppliers exit and new suppliers enter. We provide analysis of what is hot and what is not in the Russian consumer market

Featured January 12, 2026

Russian Aviation Drone Market To Grow 20-30% In 2026

Aleksandr Zamyatin, the head of the strategic projects implementation direction at JSC GLONASS, has stated that growth of 20-30% in the Russian drone market sector will be achieved due to the “Russification” of equipment and the appearance of competent domestic services. The Russian unmanned aviation market in 2026 may exceed ₽40 billion (US$508 million), demonstrating […]

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