Russia has reset the import duty on chicken eggs for a supply volume of up to 1.2 billion pieces from January 1, 2024. About related least the government reported.
These rules will be valid until June 30, 2024.
The purpose of the decision was to stabilize prices of the product in Russia by increasing supply.
From January 1 to June 30, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture will issue special documents to egg suppliers, the provisions of which are approved by the government.
According to Rosstat, in November 2023, the price of chicken eggs in Russia increased by 15.1% since the beginning of 2023, and by 35.5% and 40.3% on an annual basis. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) and the Attorney General’s Office participated in the pricing audit.
Additionally, Rosselhoznadzor gave egg import permits to 21 Turkish businesses. Also in December, eggs from Azerbaijan started to arrive in Russia.
Head of the Ministry of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev promiseIt is stated that egg prices in Russia will start to fall after the new year.
Previously Lukashenko instructed Throw an egg at Putin.