Russia: The expert assessed the reduction in the poultry industry’s dependence on the import of hatching eggs to less than 10%

The Russian Federation has made significant strides in reducing its reliance on imported hatching eggs, with imports now constituting less than 10% of its total needs, a notable decrease from 13% the previous year. In 2023, the country's importation of hatching eggs fell to just over 300 million, a sharp decline from the 700 million units annually during 2019-2020 and 400 million units in 2022. The reduction in imports is primarily attributed to turkey eggs, as highlighted by Sergei Lakhtyukhov, the general director of the National Union of Poultry Farmers. This development marks a substantial step towards self-sufficiency in poultry production for Russia.