Meat consumption in Russia reached a record in 2022

The average figure was 79 kg per capita Meat consumption in Russia in 2022 increased by 2.3% compared to 2021 and reached a record high for at least the last ten years - 79 kg per person per year. This follows from the presentation of the National Union of Pig Breeders (NSS), which was presented on February 10 at the international conference of agricultural producers "Where is the margin 2023". The record provided an increase in the two main types of meat in the basket of consumers - pork and poultry meat, follows from the presentation. Pork consumption increased most noticeably - by almost 5.9% compared to the previous year, to 29.8 kg per person per year. The indicator set a record over the past 30 years, the NSS noted, and the share of pork in total consumption reached 37.5%. The largest share of consumption (44.3%) still falls on poultry meat: the average Russian ate about 35 kg in 2022. The consumption of this type of meat has also increased, but not at the same pace as pork: ...