HONEY PRODUCTION IN RUSSIA

Abstract

The article notes the importance of honey as a valuable food product. The analysis of the state of honey production in the Russian Federation by categories of farms in 2010-2021 was carried out. Honey production by region is analyzed. It was revealed that the Republic of Bashkortostan is the leader in honey production in the country. The Republic of Bashkortostan produces 9.1% of the total honey production in the country. The most important criteria for buying honey are noted. The price and quality (taste) of honey are the most significant requirements affecting consumer behavior. The issues of honey quality are considered. Currently there is the problem is not only the falsification of honey by manufacturers, but also violations of the basic modes of its production and storage technology. It was noted that from March 2023, new rules for veterinary and sanitary examination of honey and beekeeping products will begin to operate in Russia, each batch will have to be checked for physico-chemical indicators. The dynamics of exports and imports of Russian honey from 2017 to 2021 is presented. A forecast has been made to increase the volume of honey exports by 2025. For Russia, the export of honey is an extremely promising direction for the development of supplies of non-primary goods abroad.