The ban on imports of food, along with the Russian government’s import substitution policy, means that the Russian food industry will continue to develop and expand in a favorable competitive environment, incentivizing investment in modern technology for processing and packaging

As the local supplier base for machinery remains relatively small, the current trends open opportunities especially for foreign companies. Great demand for foreign technologies in Russia remains, and there is a special need for further optimization of the production of consumer goods, food and packaging. ​

On average 70% of the equipment in food processing industry is imported (2020).

In some companies, almost all the food is produced with foreign equipment. The highest level of imported equipment is used in the following industries:

    meat and poultry industry (94.0%)
    sugar industry (81.0%)
    filling, packaging and weighing (79.0 %)
    dairy industry (70.0%).

Import volumes remain stable even during the current economically unstable situation.

Russian companies are loyal to European products. Only 7% of Russian enterprises want to purchase local equipment due to low technological base.

German manufacturers continue to lead the list of suppliers of food and packaging machinery in Russia (130.96 mn in 2019). Companies need to focus on the quality of their products as much as price to main a competitive advantage.

 
COMPANIES AND SECTORS BENEFITING FROM THE OPPORTUNITY

Manufacturers  of food processing machinery and equipment producers

SOLUTIONS OR PRODUCTS NEEDED


The best opportunities exist for high value-added processing and energy-efficient equipment in of the following sub-sectors:

    Dairy processing and packaging equipment
    Slaughtering lines
    Meat and poultry processing equipment (the highest demand is in turkey processing and packaging)
    Industrial floor cleaning and other cleaning equipment
    Washing systems
    Fruit and vegetable processing and packaging equipment

Baking equipment, both for small bakeries and large bread-making factories