So the price of beef in slaughter weight decreased by 0.5% to 237,79 RUB/kg, pork – by 1.6% to RUB 138,64/kg, chicken meat – by 2.1% to 103,05 RUB./kg. to preserve the level of prices due to the increase of production of main categories of meat products and a high degree of self-sufficiency of the domestic market, explain in the Ministry of agriculture. They add that after a brief hype in the early months, the demand for meat decreased, resulting in lower prices. Thus, according to the National meat Association, in 2020 of preconditions for the growth of prices on major categories – poultry and pork – no. Average prices will remain below the level of the previous year, the experts assure. For example, in April 2020, the price of beef in slaughter weight was 9.5% below the level in April 2019. Such dynamics is caused by increased supply in the domestic market: according to the forecast of IA, the growth of pork production in 2020 will amount to 5-7%, poultry and beef – 1-1,5%.
milk Prices in April remained stable: the price of milk pasteurised whole fell by 0.1% to 45.17 RUB./kg butter fat content of 72.5% and 82.5% of decreased by 0.5% and 1.4%, respectively (431,39 and 494,95 RUB/kg). The average cost of hard and soft cheeses increased by 1.6% to 376,20 RUB/kg. the Ministry of agriculture believe that the maintenance of a stable price level also contributes to the development of production, the implementation of a significant amount of investment in industry and improvement of support measures.
the Cost of live fish in April fell by 2.1% to RUB 126,73/kg, fish fillets – by 2.2% to 666,36 RUB/kg. the Price of canned fish decreased by 0.1% to RUB 162,67/kg for salted – increased by 0.1% to 129,84 RUB./kg. While the Ministry of agriculture noted an increase in the prices of imported fishery products, due to changes in currency exchange rates.
the Traditional seasonal fluctuations have affected, first of all, the prices for fruits and vegetables. However, according to the Ministry of agriculture, now the price of carrots, onions and cabbage are below the level of the same period of 2019 (10%, 10.9% and 30,4% respectively). At the same basic vegetables (such as potatoes) in the Ministry predict the preservation of a stable situation and an increase in production this year. Simultaneously, the prices for greenhouse vegetables reduced: cucumbers over the past month fell by 12.6% to 66.89 RUB/kg, tomatoes – by 17.2% to RUB 109,32/kg. This is due to the commissioning of new greenhouses and, consequently, increased production of vegetables. This year, the Agency forecasts a record volume of production of greenhouse vegetables – at least 1.25 million tonnes (almost 10% more yield 2019).
meanwhile, the lemons, garlic and apples in April, rose in value by 22%, 61% and 10% respectively. According to the Director of the fruit and vegetable Union, Mikhail Glushkov, the growth of prices for lemon and garlic justified mainly mean��were needed to increase consumption. And the increase in the price of apples is due to seasonal factors – end of their own reserves, and replenish them at the expense of imported products became more expensive because of the ruble devaluation.
bread Prices in April also remained at a stable level, the price of bread from wheat flour amounted to 46,93 RUB/kg (+0.5% for the month), bread from rye-wheat flour – of 41.21 RUB/kg (+1.3 percent). The growth of prices for flour rose by 7.2% to 20.73 rubles/kg While the cost of bread flour is not more than 20%.
the Average price of agricultural producers of sugar for the month increased 0.4% to 24.43 RUB/kg, while a significant decrease for the year (25%) is primarily associated with overproduction of sugar in the country.
“Like last month, we assess the situation on the sugar market as stable and not registered increase of prices”, – said Chairman of the Board of Soyuzrossakhar Andrey Bodin. According to him, current sugar prices 24% below the level of wholesale prices in the same period last year and the middle of last year remain the lowest in the world.
