According to the international service Numbeo, the price of 1 kg of beef in Uzbekistan is 8.1 US dollars. This indicator is higher than in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. This may be due to general price fluctuations in the food market and economic processes in the country.
Meat prices in the world and CIS countries
The most expensive beef in the world is in Switzerland, where 1 kg of beef costs 44.3 US dollars. The price of this product is also very high in Iceland and South Korea, where it is 38.7 and 28 dollars, respectively. On the other hand, the cheapest meat is recorded in Pakistan ($4.04), Nigeria ($4.50) and Ghana ($4.78).
In the CIS countries, there are cheaper options than in Uzbekistan. For example, in Kazakhstan, the price of meat is about $6-7, and in Russia it is around $7. This situation can be explained by the competition in the food market in Uzbekistan, the influence of import and domestic production processes.
Why are meat prices high in Uzbekistan?
There are several reasons for the high price of meat in Uzbekistan:
1. Supply chain problems - Transportation costs play a significant role in the process of getting meat products to the market.
2. Increased feed prices - The increase in the price of feed necessary for livestock farming increases farmers' expenses.
3. Slaughter and production costs – Labor costs and production costs on livestock farms can be high.
4. Import restrictions and high demand – The demand for meat in Uzbekistan is very high, and this affects market prices.
Increase in meat prices on the global market
Meat prices on the world market have increased by 18% in a year. In Uzbekistan, this figure was 14.4%. In particular, bone-in beef has increased by 18.5%, and mutton by 19.4%. At the same time, poultry meat has become slightly cheaper.
Consumer and market attitudes
Increased meat prices have a negative impact on the purchasing power of the population. This forces people to switch to cheaper alternative products. For example, many have begun to turn to poultry meat or other substitute products.
The high price of meat in Uzbekistan is due to several factors, and this situation is due to economic processes, the balance of supply and demand. To ensure food security in the country, it is necessary to take measures such as developing the livestock sector, reducing feed shortages, and improving import processes.
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