Parallel Imports to Russia: Certain Aspects of Logistics

Authors

  • Andrej Moiseevich Golubchik Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University
  • Egor Vadimovich Pak MGIMO - University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24412.2072-8042-2022-10-27-37

Keywords:

parallel imports, economic sanctions , international logistics, foreign trade deals , Russia's economy

Abstract

The paper analyzes and reveals certain peculiarities of parallel imports to Russia under sanctions. The suggested algorithm for the needs of Russian importers consists of two important stages: (a) choosing a competent foreign trade operator and (b) finding an intermediary company from a transit country that acts as a buyer of sanctioned goods. The most appropriate jurisdictions for such operations might be Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, UAE, Hong Kong, and Turkey. Using several case-studies (yet, impersonal ones due to confi dential issues) the authors conclude that the overall value of the contract under the parallel import scheme might increase by 12-15%.

Author Biographies

Andrej Moiseevich Golubchik, Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor
Place of work, post: Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University, Department of Legal and Customs Management of Transport, Assistant Professor

Egor Vadimovich Pak, MGIMO - University

Candidate of Economic Sciences
Place of work, post: Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) MFA Russia, Department of International Economic Relations and Foreign Relations, Associate Professor

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Published

2024-01-26

How to Cite

Golubchik, A. M., & Pak, E. V. (2024). Parallel Imports to Russia: Certain Aspects of Logistics. Russian Foreign Economic Journal, (10), 27–37. https://doi.org/10.24412.2072-8042-2022-10-27-37

Issue

No. 10 (2022)

Section

Foreign trade activity

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