Egg prices in Russia have risen sharply due to stronger demand, a trend highlighted by Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia’s central bank, in an interview with RBC. The discussion noted that inflation has shown signs of easing at times, but the eggs have disrupted that trajectory, becoming a notable factor in the inflation picture. Nabiullina warned against oversimplifying the drivers of inflation by pointing to any single category of goods, stressing that inflation is shaped by multiple variables.
She pointed to a common set of reasons behind the uptick, explaining that in this instance the surge in demand has outpaced what the supply chain can comfortably provide. That gap between appetite and availability has fed into higher prices across the market.
Earlier, the Kontur.Focus analytical project reported a 11.8 percent drop in the number of poultry and egg producers in Russia over a three-year period, falling from 5.65 thousand to 4.9 thousand. Kontur.Focus expert Anton Yakovlev attributed part of this shift to sanctions that disrupted supplies of feed, poultry embryos, veterinary medicines, and essential equipment, further stressing how external pressures can ripple through the sector.
President Vladimir Putin, in mid-December, indicated that the situation should improve as egg prices rise, signaling a potential path toward stabilization. The remarks were part of broader efforts to address food price dynamics and supply chain resilience in the country.
In related topics, discussions have also touched on daily consumption habits and how many eggs one might reasonably include in a typical breakfast, reflecting broader consumer interest in managing grocery costs and nutrition during periods of price volatility.