Mushroom production in Russia hit a record

Published 2023년 5월 23일

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Russia's mushroom production saw a significant increase of 16.5% in 2022, reaching a record 128.7 thousand tons. The industry has become more investment attractive, with leading companies like AgroGrib, Russian Mushroom, and Mushroom Rainbow making net profits and increasing revenue. The Krasnodar Territory, Kursk, Leningrad, Moscow, Kaluga Regions and the Republic of Tatarstan were the leading regions in mushroom cultivation. However, the industry faces challenges such as the supply of mycelium and compost, as there has been a decrease in imports due to sanctions. To address these challenges, producers are focusing on producing their own mycelium, which is technologically complex and requires state support.

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According to the results of 2022, the production of cultivated mushrooms in Russia increased by 16.5% to 128.7 thousand tons, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reports. The ministry clarified that this is a record figure. Mushroom growing has turned from a niche segment into one of the investment-attractive areas of agriculture. The agricultural department also noted the importance of investment loans in the development of the industry. The Krasnodar Territory, Kursk, Leningrad, Moscow, Kaluga Regions and the Republic of Tatarstan became the leaders in this direction. In early May, Interfax wrote that the leading mushroom companies in Russia in 2022 were able to overcome unprofitability and make a net profit, as well as significantly increase revenue. Thus, the company "AgroGrib" received a net profit of 159.8 million rubles. The company's revenue grew to 1.5 billion rubles. from RUB 1.2 billion in 2021. The Russian Mushroom company achieved a profit of 79.3 million ...

Source: AgroInvestor