Russians were predicted to switch to cheaper fish

The unsuccessful salmon harvest in Russia this year will most likely lead to a change in consumer preferences of citizens. This forecast was given by the executive director of Rusprodsoyuz Dmitry Vostrikov, his words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

The low volume of catch of red fish, he explained, will lead to a decrease in retail supply on the domestic market and its rise in price. The price increase may be noticeable, which will affect demand in this segment. “There is enough red fish and caviar for everyone, but you will have to pay more,” concluded Vostrikov.

The consequence of this, he believes, may be the transition of Russians to more budget-friendly options, for example, white fish and caviar. “A small salmon catch will affect the price and demand will noticeably decrease, flowing into more acceptable similar products,” Vostrikov noted.

The main reasons for the failed salmon run in Russia this year, the Governor of the Kamchatka Territory Vladimir Solodov named the negative impact of warming of the World Ocean and a change in fish migration routes.