Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko stated in an interview that Russia does not face an egg shortage now, nor is one expected in the near future. According to the agency RIA News, the market is currently fully supplied with eggs, and prices are expected to settle after the new year due to a temporary rise in demand that does not reflect a long-term trend.
Abramchenko attributed the market dynamics to two main forces. First, consumer demand rose by 1.8 billion units, and second, an outbreak of avian flu reduced production by about 700 million units. The government has already rolled out steps to restore balance, mobilizing large producers and leveraging the support of the Ministry of Agriculture. As a result, production is forecast to grow by roughly 550 million units in the coming year.
At a year-end press conference held on December 14, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that chicken egg prices surged in tandem with higher household incomes, even as the country’s production volume increased. He also pointed out that imports could not be ramped up quickly enough to meet the demand, contributing to price pressures. The discussion underscored the broader trend of rising consumption and the ongoing efforts to ensure food security for households.
On December 23, Rosselkhoznadzor announced that a second shipment of 18 tons of eggs from Azerbaijan had arrived in Russia, reinforcing the supply chain during the final weeks of the year. This development followed earlier reports about potential policy changes that might affect the domestic distribution of food products, signaling continued state attention to stabilizing the market and maintaining access to essential goods for consumers.