In 2023, significant changes took place in the structure of the beer producers market in Russia, especially multinational companies. Government initiatives have been implemented to introduce a special register of beer producers and control their equipment and production facilities. An additional labeling has also been introduced, which prescribes the use of a QR code on each unit of production and control of the supply chain to the consumer.
Malt production in Russia in 2023 increased compared to 2022, there is almost a full utilization of production capacities. The malt market is showing steady growth due to an increase in the barley harvest, a decrease in imports and a rise in exports. The main export destinations are Latin America and Africa.
The barley harvest in Russia has remained at a high level over the past two years, which has led to the accumulation of large reserves. The excess of barley on the market stimulated a decrease in prices in 2023. However, there are still problems with its storage, which negatively affects the quality of products. Despite the lower prices, maintaining the quality and preserving the value of barley remain urgent tasks for the agricultural sector, which requires improving the storage infrastructure.