The Russians told which products have become worse in quality

In Russia, the quality of sausages, canned food and dairy products has deteriorated, follows from the results of a study conducted by the Center for the Study of Consumer Behavior (CIPP) of Roskachestvo together with the Analytical Center of NAFI (available from RBC).

The survey was conducted in April 2022. Participation in the study among 1600 people aged 18 and over in 53 regions of Russia.

Every third respondent (33%) stated that the quality of sausage products has deteriorated. A quarter of respondents (25%) complained that the same thing happened with canned food, and one in five reported that they did not like the quality of dairy products (21%). For the worse, according to respondents, the situation has changed with vegetables (20%), coffee, confectionery and ALCOHOL (19% each).

Among the products whose quality has fallen, the Russians also mentioned fruits, bread and bakery products (19% each).

The thesis that the quality of products in Russia has changed in one direction or another was supported by 28% of respondents. Almost two-thirds of the respondents considered that it remained at the same level (72%).

Of those who saw positive changes in the market, 16% found an improvement in fruit quality and 14% in bread. Slightly fewer people said that their regions now sell better vegetables (13%) and confectionery (12%).

In early April, a survey conducted by VTsIOM showed that many Russians were forced to adjust their consumer habits against the backdrop of Western sanctions. In particular, about half (47%) of the surveyed citizens complained about the lack of common goods in stores. Most often, Russians paid attention to the lack of SALT (9%), buckwheat (6%), medicines (5%) and personal hygiene products (4%).