Russia Edible Oil Market Outlook

Russia’s edible oil market has seen an upsurge in recent years. in 2018 it was estimated that russia was the world’s eighth largest producer of edible oils, and the largest importer of edible oils. the market for edible oils is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, as it is a major part of the economy. in 2018, russia consumed around 5.5 million tonnes of edible oils. this figure is expected to grow to around 9.3 million tonnes by 2032 as the nation's population is projected to grow, which will result in an increased demand for edible oil. moreover, the rising health awareness among russian consumers is an important factor driving the demand for edible oil. consumers are now increasingly shifting towards healthy cooking oils such as olive oil, which is rich in oleic acid and helps reduce cholesterol levels. this has led to the increased demand for edible oil from the domestic producers and from abroad. in order to meet the demand for edible oil, the domestic industry has been investing in production technologies and production processes to support a sustainable development of the market. the government is supportive of the domestic industry and has encouraged foreign direct investments through economic incentives and allocating subsidies. in addition, russia is also establishing bilateral agreements with other countries allowing for easier import of edible oil in the future. the agreement with turkey, in particular, will help to reduce the cost of importing edible oil from turkey, which will be an important factor in the growth of the edible oil market in russia in the coming years. in the long term, the health consciousness of consumers, increased investments in technology, and reducing the cost of imports will be key factors driving the edible oil market in russia in the coming years. it is estimated that the market will show a steady growth and touch 9.3 million tons by 2032. furthermore, the expansion of the domestic industry and the import agreements of the government will further ensure the growth of the edible oil market in russia.