Why fish won't fall in price in Russia

Published Jun 15, 2021

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the high costs of seafood in Russia, particularly in the Murmansk region, a key fishing area. It highlights the significant price increase compared to the Soviet era and the affordability challenges for local residents. The article also mentions the benefits of the Our Fish program, which offers local northerners up to 30% discount on seafood products. The program has seen success, with local residents purchasing over four and a half tons of fish on its first day back after the pandemic hiatus. The article also touches on the production challenges and costs involved in seafood retail, and the shift in aquaculture towards domestic feed due to sanctions and dormancy periods.

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Fourteen seas, more than two million lakes and even more rivers - Russia annually produces four and a half million tons of seafood. But not every Russian can afford fish - it costs more than beef. And those who can afford it often buy neither fish nor meat - frozen-frozen and tasteless. To find out when fresh and cheap seafood will appear on our tables, the correspondent went to the Murmansk region - one of the key fishing regions of the country. Prices bite In Soviet times, Murmansk was rightfully considered the fishing capital. Almost every family is a dynasty of sailors. The lion's share of the catch passed through the local port. On the shelves - cod, haddock, catfish, halibut, flounder. Frozen, chilled, live. I don’t want to take it. There are no problems with the choice even now. There are plenty of fish shops and a decent assortment. Only the prices are different. Freshly frozen salmon costs on average 900 rubles per kilogram, shrimps - 400 rubles. Cod - from 220 to 360. ...

Source: Fishnet.ru