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The volume of online trade in Russia over three quarters reached 8.2 trillion rubles

The volume of online trade in Russia over the first nine months of 2025 reached 8.2 trillion rubles, a 32% increase compared to the same period last year. This data is provided by the Association of Internet Trade Companies (AKIT). Russian online stores and platforms account for 97% of all online purchases.

The share of the online channel in the country's total retail sales reached 18.3%, up from 15.4% a year earlier. However, this figure varies significantly across regions. Chukotka became the leader in online shopping penetration (38%), with shares exceeding 26% in Murmansk, the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, and the Kaluga Region. The lowest figures—around 10% or less—were recorded in Chechnya, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Dagestan, Sevastopol, and Crimea. However, these very regions are demonstrating the most dynamic growth—from 70% to 180%.

The top 10 regions by sales volume remained unchanged: Moscow (16.7%), Moscow Region (7.8%), St. Petersburg (6.2%), and Krasnodar Krai (4.7%). The list is rounded out by Krasnoyarsk Krai (1.9%), Bashkortostan (1.88%), and Chelyabinsk Region (1.81%).

The categories that demonstrated the highest growth were: food products, digital goods, tools, and jewelry (over 50%). Meanwhile, in the sales structure, the leaders are food products (19.3%), home goods and furniture (15.7%), and clothing and footwear (13.5%).

As noted by AKIT President Artem Sokolov, growth in regions with developed infrastructure was about 27%, whereas in districts where businesses are actively developing logistics, it was 40% and higher.

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