Not just chicken eggs, there is demand for niche eggs in Russia

At the end of 2023, eggs became much more expensive, which attracted the attention of the authorities. The Ministry of Agriculture set the task of increasing production, and the import duty was also zeroed in the first half of 2024. And although, according to Rosstat, in January-July, egg production in agricultural organizations amounted to 21.8 billion pieces, which is 2.1% less than a year earlier, average retail prices for them from the beginning of the year to August 12 decreased by 19%. However, in Russia there is demand not only for chicken eggs, but also, for example, for quail, turkey, guinea fowl, etc., despite the fact that such niche products are much more expensive. The production of commercial niche eggs is generally in balance - demand matches supply, estimates Albert Davleyev, President of Agrifood Strategies. "Although the popularity of quail eggs is growing somewhat. The fact that our producers do not cover the demand for it can be concluded from the fact that we ...