Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko said in an interview that there is no shortage of eggs in Russia and is not expected in the future either, since the market is fully fed with this product. RIA News. He also noted that egg prices will stabilize after the new year because there is now an increased demand for no reason.
Abramchenko emphasized that the situation in the market was caused by two factors: an increase in consumption by 1.8 billion units and the bird flu epidemic, which led to a decrease in production by 700 million units. However, the government has already taken measures to stabilize the situation, including rapidly increasing production with the help of large producers and with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture. As a result of these measures, production is expected to increase by 550 million units next year.
At a press conference on the results of the year on December 14, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that prices for chicken eggs in the country have increased due to increased demand in the face of increasing household income, while the volume of production has increased. The product did not increase and the required amount of imports could not be opened on time.
23 December Rosselhoznadzor reportedIt was reported that the second batch of 18 tons of eggs from Azerbaijan reached Russia.
It was previously reported that stores may be allowed. distribute food.