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The war in Ukraine ‘hits’ e-commerce in Germany

E-commerce sales in Germany fell 6.7% year-on-year over the six-week period from April 1st to May 16th as the industry faced the effects of the war in Ukraine and rising prices, the e-commerce industry said on Thursday. industry organization.

The impact was felt in all commercial sectors except commodities such as food and medicine, which offset the 4.1% increase in online sales, the e-commerce association BEVH said.

The biggest losers during the six-week period included DIY and flowers, which fell 15.2%. cars, motorcycles and related accessories, down 14.5% and electronics, which “fell” by 14.4%, according to the data.

“We are currently seeing two results: a smoothing of sales compared to last year’s highs and a blow from the war combined with upset consumers,” said BEVH spokesman Frank Duessler.

Source: Capital

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