The Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), a major player in chicken egg production in a newly integrated region of Russia, is planning a 10 percent increase in output for 2024. This projection comes from Evgeny Sorokin, head of the Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture, who spoke to TASS. The anticipated rise translates to roughly 20 million additional eggs each year. Sorokin attributed the expansion to ongoing state support and noted that the Republic’s self-sufficiency in eggs has reached about 46 percent. He also pointed out that prices in the LPR are currently more affordable compared with those in many other Russian regions.
Late in the year, President Vladimir Putin acknowledged rising egg prices during his annual press conference, describing the trend as a government misstep and proposing that measures be taken to address the issue. Russia subsequently submitted a request to the Eurasian Economic Commission to permit duty-free imports of up to 1.2 billion chicken eggs from January through June 2024, signaling a temporary safeguards strategy to stabilize supply and prices [Citation: TASS].
From the government’s side, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered the Cabinet to monitor and respond promptly to cases of unreasonable price increases for eggs, a product deemed socially important. Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma, indicated that the Communist Party’s faction bore responsibility for egg pricing, adding that the agricultural issues committee was led by Vladimir Kashin, a Communist party member. These remarks reflect ongoing political attention to food security and the affordability of staple foods for Russian households [Citation: TASS].
Statistics from the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation show a steady rise in egg prices over the year, with increases approaching 40 percent. Rosstat data reveal that prices rose by about 15.07 percent in November alone. The current retail price for a dozen eggs fluctuates between 90 and 150 rubles, with higher-end products in the C1 category (weighing 55 to 65 grams) sometimes reaching 164–170 rubles. In response, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has filed lawsuits against egg producers operating in Crimea and the Kirov region, signaling intensified regulatory scrutiny of the market to curb speculation and ensure a fair supply chain [Citation: Rosstat, Prosecutor General’s Office, FAS].
The broader question remains: why did the so‑called egg crisis emerge across Russia, and what steps will officials take to restore stability? Analysts note a combination of supply chain bottlenecks, import policy adjustments, and regional variations in production costs. Experts also highlight the role of export dynamics, feed costs, and seasonal demand in shaping price trajectories. As authorities explore both short-term interventions and long-term resilience measures, the goal is to balance consumer affordability with the stability needed for producers to plan investments and maintain steady output [Citation: News coverage, multiple sources].
In related developments, a view circulated that Turkish eggs might appear in Russian stores at a price point around 90 rubles per unit, a suggestion that underscores ongoing discussions about import competition and price-setting in a market transitioning through policy shifts and domestic production adjustments [Citation: Market commentary].