Differentiation of consumption of dairy products in the regions of the Russian Federation

Issue № 9, 2025, article № 10, pages 80-87

Language: Russian

Original language title: ДИФФЕРЕНЦИАЦИЯ ПОТРЕБЛЕНИЯ МОЛОКОПРОДУКТОВ В РЕГИОНАХ РФ

Keywords: MILK, DAIRY PRODUCTS, CONSUMPTION, PRODUCTION, REGIONS, RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Abstract: The article substantiates the need to provide the population with dairy products according to rational standards. Insufficient levels of population consumption of dairy products and self-sufficiency in milk were noted. The regions of the Russian Federation were grouped according to the level of consumption of dairy products by the population (in terms of milk) in 2023. A significant differentiation in the consumption of dairy products by the population of various regions of the Russian Federation has been revealed. The factors that influence the amount of consumption of milk and dairy products are highlighted: the volume of domestic milk production, household incomes, prices for milk and dairy products, habits of the population, the level of development of the market infrastructure. The indicator of purchasing power of the population by region is calculated, which is correlated with the amount of consumption of dairy products in the regions of the Russian Federation. The regions of the Russian Federation were grouped according to the level of milk production per capita in 2023. The relationship between consumption and milk production in the region has been established. The formation of groups of regions by production per capita occurred due to the influence of factors such as population size, productivity and cow population. The results of the two groupings allowed us to identify 5 types of regions of the Russian Federation, depending on the ratio of consumption and production. It is concluded that it is necessary to develop measures to ensure the physical and economic accessibility of dairy products for the population of various regions of the Russian Federation.

Authors: KHitskov Ivan Fedorovich, Otinova Marina Evgenevna, Salnikova Elena Viktorovna