Residents of Russia began to buy tuna instead of salmon more often

Published 2023년 3월 16일

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Consumption of salmon in Russia has halved by the end of 2022 due to soaring prices, which reached a high of 2,000 rubles per 1 kg in July. The increase in prices was largely due to the cessation of imports from the Faroe Islands following sanctions. As a result, restaurants removed salmon dishes from their menus, and consumers shifted their preference to tuna, which is imported mainly from East Asia and 'friendly' countries, and is less subject to price fluctuations.

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By the end of 2022, salmon consumption has halved. At the moment, imported aquaculture Atlantic salmon cost an average of 1,100 rubles per 1 kg in wholesale. In July, the price of salmon reached a historical maximum - up to 2,000 rubles per 1 kg. In addition, the popularity of tuna increased by 1.5 times. The cost of tuna in wholesale is 700–800 rubles. per 1 kg and is not subject to sharp jumps. The bulk of Atlantic salmon was imported to Russia from the Faroe Islands. After the introduction of sanctions, supplies stopped, and prices for the product increased. “These fluctuations led to the fact that restaurants were forced to withdraw salmon dishes from the assortment, and consumers began to choose ...

Source: Fishretail