Pork prices in Russia will start to decrease at the end of the year?

The decision to ban imports of live pigs from the United States was dictated, including the desire of the Russian government to support domestic producers.

This opinion was expressed by the analyst " Investkafe " Roman Hrinchenko commentary agency "Rosbalt" . ( In its publications, came to similar conclusions , and our website, approx . Meatind)

Recall that Rosselkhoznadzor imposed a temporary ban on the import of live pigs from the United States . The decision has been growing concerns in service due to the deteriorating situation of epidemic diarrhea fever ( EMF ) .

"In addition to the real threat from EMF , a significant impact on this decision had a government's commitment to support domestic pork producers . On the pursuit of import substitution said ( Russian President Vladimir ) Putin at a conference in St. Petersburg ( last weekend ) . At the same time , I believe that the political and economic aspects of the ban had a greater impact on the decision than a real threat , "- said the expert.

According to him, the U.S. is one of the largest exporters of pork in Russia , and a ban on imports from that country provides substantial support to domestic companies . However, only in the beginning of March was filmed the previous ban in force since February 11 last year, which has been associated with the use of banned in Russia production technologies. Hrinchenko stated that the deficit of pork in Russia already reflected in prices for consumers. Since the beginning of the year to May 26, they increased by 13.5%.

" Gradually, the prices will stabilize by the end of the year, we can observe a slight decline to the extent that the deficit will be replenished increasing domestic production and finding other sources of these products ," - said the analyst.

Source: Meatinfo.ru