Demand for fish is growing in Russia

Published 2024년 9월 13일

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Russia is experiencing a rise in demand for fish, driven by a robust domestic fishing industry, imports from friendly countries, and a shift towards healthier eating habits. The country is among the top four producers of aquatic bioresources and is expected to reach a total catch of 5 million tons this year. The Fish Union is advocating for each Russian citizen to consume more than 28 kg of fish annually. Both the catering sector and retail trade have noted a surge in demand for various fish types, such as horse mackerel and salmon, due to their taste, affordability, and novelty. The price of domestic fish has also decreased, making it more appealing to consumers.

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This trend is observed both in the catering sector and in retail trade The demand for fish is growing in Russia, which is facilitated by a large fishing base, imports from friendly countries and a general trend towards healthy eating, according to the Fish Union. Russia is among the top 4 countries in terms of the volume of aquatic bioresources (ABR) production; since the beginning of the year, the catch of domestic fishermen has exceeded 3.4 million tons. According to the forecast of the Federal Agency for Fishery, this year the total ABR catch in our country will amount to about 5 million tons. “The trend towards increasing demand for fish is observed both in the catering sector and in the retail sector. It is positive not only in the context of the development of the fishing industry, but also from the point of view of strengthening the health of the nation. In July, the government approved an action plan to increase the consumption of fish products in the country. We expect ...

Source: Specagro