Is it worth investing in the food industryIntroduction: a turning point for the sectorInvestment activityRevolution in agricultural exportsCritical dependence on technologyDevelopment of domestic engineering: successes and limitationsTransformation of trade flowsSuccesses and limits of import substitutionNew models of conducting foreign economic activity in sanction conditionsProspective niches and investment opportunitiesChallenges and risks of foreign economic activity

Market Overview of the Russian Food Industry for Those Who Want to "Ground" Themselves in Production Over the period from 2014 to 2025, the Russian food industry underwent a fundamental transformation—if in 2013 food imports ($40 billion) significantly exceeded exports ($16 billion), by 2020 Russia had become a net exporter of food. In 2022, exports of agri-food products reached a record $41.3 billion (+15% year-on-year), exceeding imports (~$35-36 billion). Today, the industry unites over 30 sub-sectors and more than 22 thousand enterprises. According to official statistics, the share of domestic food products in retail trade ranges from 80 to 99% depending on the category of goods. However, behind these achievements lies a more complex picture. The success of food import substitution is accompanied by a critical dependence on imported technological equipment, which creates new challenges and opens up opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. According to data from the ...