"New Year's set" has risen in price by almost 20%

This was reported by RIA Novosti, referring to the experts of the analytical resource "Chek Index" of the operator of fiscal data "Platform OFD".

In November 2021, sales of holiday merchandise increased by 80-90% compared to the same month of 2020.

The average bill for an artificial Christmas tree increased by 23% - up to 3196 rubles, garlands went up by 4% - up to 485 rubles, Christmas balls in the set increased in price by 33% - up to 392 rubles, the New Year's star added 19% - up to 178 rubles, tinsel has risen in price by 7% - up to 106 rubles. The price of champagne also increased by 8% , to 465 rubles, and tangerines - by 7%, to 113 rubles.

Sales of the "New Year's set" in the pre-holiday period increased significantly. So, the Christmas tree began to be bought more often by 110%, garlands - by 115% , a set of Christmas balls - by 66% , a New Year's star - by 112% , tinsel - by 151% , a bottle of champagne - by 6% , tangerines - by 92%.

According to experts, such a sharp jump in sales compared to the previous year is due to the fact that "both sellers and buyers have adapted to the changed conditions of trade, a significant part of which has gone online." In addition, in the "pandemic" 2020, buyers did not actively prepare for the New Year celebration.

A recent poll showed that Russians are generally ready to spend no more than 5 thousand rubles on gifts for the New Year.