Shortage of medicines and non-food products expected in Russia in the near future. Russian experts warn about this, Russian media write..

Experts recalled that Russia is an import-dependent country. It is no coincidence that in April the Federal Customs Service closed access to data on imports and exports with the wording " The HSE report data show that a number of important sectors of the economy are tied to components imported from the EU and the USA. Thus, the share of imports in the textile industry, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, cars and computers exceeds 50%, in the paper, chemical industry and metal products - varies from 30 to 50%..

Basic food products (sugar, grains, cereals, vegetable oil, etc.). ), most likely, the deficit will not affect. Firstly, there are no forecasts of shortages for goods of this category of Russian production, no interruptions are expected.. Secondly, Western sanctions are not aimed at the supply of basic food products..

But a shortage is possible for medicines. Many pharmaceuticals known on the Russian market are imported. And although about 80% of drugs in the sale are analogues (generics) of well-known imported drugs, some people simply do not fit analogues of imported drugs.. In addition, this industry depends on foreign components.

There are also a number of reasons that will stimulate shortages and price increases: new logistics chains and supply chains from abroad; congestion at customs; exchange rate changes; some items are dual purpose. So, one of the major pharmaceutical manufacturers told The Bell that due to the dual-use status, a batch of aerosols for the treatment of bronchial asthma was at risk: the regulator considered that the metering valves and dispensers needed to assemble vials for these drugs could also be used for spraying. That is, the shortage and rise in price of some drugs are more than likely.

Unlike basic food products, the shortage of non-food products in many segments is already forming, and prices are rising. In particular, we are talking about the segments: computer equipment and electronics, smartphones - key manufacturers left the Russian market in February and March, the price increase for the products remaining in the sale became very noticeable; medical special equipment;

transport - cars and trucks, many production facilities in the Russian Federation have been stopped; auto parts, accessories for cars and consumables; textiles and special accessories - most of these products are imported or made from foreign-made raw materials.

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