Stable prices for pollock and herring are expected in Russia

At the same time, the total catch of products of the fishery complex in Russia at the end of September amounted to 3.7 million tons. By the end of this year, it may reach the previous level of five million tons. However, so far, according to retail chains, fish sales have decreased by an average of 18 percent compared to last year, sales of salmon have especially declined, Igor Karavaev, chairman of the presidium of the Association of Retail Companies (AKORT), told RG. "The decline in fish consumption has become one of the main trends of recent times. Over the past seven years, it has decreased by almost a third against the backdrop of rising prices - by more than 90 percent - due to the global situation and an increase in exports," Karavaev said. In his opinion, in order to stimulate domestic demand, it is necessary to increase the saturation of the domestic market with raw materials, which will reduce prices and thereby make fish a more affordable and attractive product for ...