Experts predict a worsening of the situation in the Russian meat market due to a decline in livestock numbers.

Key issues:

• Price increase: broiler carcasses increased in price by 30% (to 190 rubles/kg), pork – by 12%.

• Beef shortage: domestic production covers only 60-70% of needs

• Imports increase: beef purchases reached 300,000 tons per year

Expert commentary:
Professor Yuri Lyandau (Plekhanov Russian University of Economics) notes the need to create a price forecasting system, since "economic entities inflate prices , taking advantage of consumers' lack of choice."

The HEAD of the farm, Alexander Moskvin, points to structural problems: "Due to high feed costs, we cannot compete in terms of profitability with producers from South America."

Prospects:
Without targeted government support and long-term industry development programs:

• Beef prices will continue to rise

• The flow of demand for chicken will increase, which will lead to an increase in its price

• Dependence on imported supplies will remain

The situation requires systemic measures to support domestic livestock farming to stabilize the market and curb price inflation.