In 2011 Ukrainians spent UAH 19.87 bln on cosmetics and perfumery (approx.$2.4 bln). Within a year the hryvnia volume of the market has grown by 12.4% and exceeded the results of 2008 1.5 times.

The experts of e-commerce market in UA.net have shared their impressions about the outgoing year and anticipate what 2012 has in stock for e-commerce.

After a recent purchase of two largest Ukrainian retail perfume and cosmetics chains, Brocard and Bonjour, the Russian company l'Etoile started promoting private label products in the segment of decorative cosmetics and accessories.

According to Lilia Kukharchuk, a creator of the first Ukrainian trademark of children’s and teens’ wear “Para Solo”, Ukrainian market of fashion children’s wear has a great potential. Market turnover in Ukraine makes about 50-60 billion UAH ($ 6-7.5 billion).

In 2011 young Ukrainians under 25 years with monthly salary near 3 thousand UAH (approx. $375) predominantly were the main buyers in the internet.

The MTI company, a leader in the retail footwear market, (Intertop, Plato and Ecco stores network) announced its plans to significantly expand its portfolio of clothing brands.

Black Water Dragon will rule over the coming 2012. It is a mythical creature which has a strong-willed character and differs a lot from other zodiac signs by its eccentricity and ability to solve all problems in a creative way.

Experts believe that, by 2020, one half of Ukraine’s residents will be using the services of Internet shops.

Before 2013 Ukraine intends to significantly improve its position in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index and enter top 50 country list.

According to the data of Ukrainian Direct Marketing Association (UDMA) more than a half of clients of mail order companies (55.4%) still prefer ordering goods by phone.