MEAT PRODUCTION IN RUSSIA

Abstract

The importance of meat as one of the most valuable products in human nutrition, which is the main source of essential protein in the diet of the population. Meat production in Russia in 2013-2018 is considered. The dynamics of consumption of all types of meat per capita is presented. Analyzing the structure of meat consumption by raw materials, it can be noted that pork has become a driver of meat consumption growth. Meat consumption in Russia continues to grow. The main factor of this trend is a systematic decline in wholesale and retail prices for pork and poultry against the background of the expansion of domestic production and sharply increased domestic competition. The factors influencing meat production in Russia are revealed. The ways of development of meat industry are offered. Further investments in the meat industry should be directed to the issues of reconstruction, modernization, slaughter, deep cutting, logistics, selection and genetic, fodder base and export development.