Russian fishermen have seen a significant increase in the catch of Baltic and Caspian sprats, leading to a full supply of raw materials for canned food production. The total allowable catch of Baltic sprats is projected to increase by 7% next year, while the Caspian sprats catch has grown almost five times this year. The demand for these sprats is increasing, and efforts are being made to improve the logistics and processing of these sprats in Russia. The ban on Latvian and Estonian sprats in 2015 led to Russian producers filling the market niche, and despite some shortages, domestic products have remained the preference.