Russia increases vacuum cleaner imports from India by almost 200 times

In January-October 2024, Russia's vacuum cleaner purchases from India reached a record level of $3.86 million, according to Indian official statistics, Report informs.

According to statistics, compared to the same period of the previous year, purchases increased 193 times.

Vacuum cleaners were not the only items among electrical devices and equipment that showed notable positive dynamics compared to 2023.

For instance, imports from India of parts and mechanisms for electrical generators increased six times to $4.21 million, battery supplies doubled to $10.32 million, electric shavers and hair clippers increased 19 times to 1.14 million, and electric water heaters increased five times to $11.25 million.

According to analysts, the record purchase of vacuum cleaners from India may be an indicator of Russia's attempt to circumvent Western sanctions.