Import of alcoholic beverages to the russian federation and its impact on the country’s food security
https://doi.org/10.31677/2311-0651-2025-50-4-43-62
Abstract
The study examines the content and current legal basis of the legislation of the Russian Federation and the EAEU concerning alcoholic beverages as a specific category of food and alcohol products. The criteria defining these beverages, the types of food products classified as alcoholic beverages, and the self-sufficiency levels ensuring the country’s food security are outlined. Using statistical data and open sources, the study assesses the state of Russian alcoholic beverage production, the degree of the country’s food independence in this product category, and its adequacy in meeting food security objectives under current conditions. Additionally, it notes the presence of foreign-produced alcoholic beverages within the group of Russian-made products classified as alcoholic drinks and determines the share of imports of such products in the country, as well as the extent of their impact on food security. A notable trend in recent years is the continued presence of certain foreign-produced alcoholic beverages such as rum, gin, tequila, and whiskey despite a decline in their import share. These beverages are priced significantly higher than their domestic counterparts. In light of the above, to maintain competitive parity for domestically produced alcoholic beverages in the national market, the study highlights existing and potential measures of state and customs regulation. These measures are deemed sufficient to reduce the competitive advantages of foreign alcoholic beverages.
About the Author
V. V. Vityuk
Novosibirsk State Agrarian University; Siberian Transport University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
V.V. Vityuk, Candidate of Law, Associate Рrofessor
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Vityuk V.V. Import of alcoholic beverages to the russian federation and its impact on the country’s food security. Innovations and Food Safety. 2025;(4):43-62. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31677/2311-0651-2025-50-4-43-62
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