The key facts
- The first artificial Christmas trees have appeared in hypermarkets, with a minimum price of 900 rubles for a 120 cm model
- The average price of a tree on marketplaces is 3,600–3,700 rubles, a full set of decorations is about 4,800–5,200 rubles
- The main suppliers are China, Belarus, Vietnam and Thailand, each with its own specialization
The season is open: the first Christmas trees are on the shelves
The first artificial Christmas trees have already appeared in Russian hypermarkets, with the most affordable 120-centimeter models priced from 900 rubles. URA.RU was told about this by Stanislav Bogdanov, chairman of the Association of Omnichannel Retail Companies (AKORT). According to him, the New Year assortment is not yet fully presented: closer to December, stores will begin to more actively display live trees, garlands, tinsel and toys. At the same time, the price of basic artificial models may increase ahead of the holidays.
Where the trees come from and what determines the price
According to Bogdanov, offline hypermarkets offer between 80 and 160 types of fir trees, while the online channels of some chains offer up to 1,260 types. Most of the assortment comes from China, Belarus, Vietnam and Thailand, with the countries specializing in different products: Chinese factories produce mainly mass-market PVC models, Vietnam and Thailand supply more expensive molded needles, and Belarusian enterprises are also involved in assembling finished trees.
How much a tree and a full set of decorations cost
The material affects the final price: models made of soft PVC film are considered the most budget-friendly, molded branches are more expensive and look almost like real ones, while combined trees pair realistic outer needles with more affordable filling inside the crown. On marketplaces, the average price of an artificial tree this autumn is 3,600–3,700 rubles. If you add a garland, baubles, tinsel and a tree topper, a minimal set of New Year decorations will cost about 4,800–5,200 rubles.
How to decorate a Christmas tree without extra spending
Earlier, Life.ru reported on four unusual ways to decorate a New Year tree. The expert suggested using folk motifs with matryoshkas and wooden toys, natural decor with pinecones and dried oranges, classic combinations of emerald, burgundy and gold, or a frosty palette with silver baubles and transparent ornaments. The specialist also advised checking old garlands in advance and choosing a single color palette to avoid spending extra money on decorations.
