required report public distribution date 9 27 2004 gain number rs4051 russian federation fishery products annual approved by allan mustard us embassy prepared marina muran and mark petry highlights russia s commercial fish catch is expected to rebound in 05 due improvements fishing vessels more production coming from exclusive economic zone eez however still below historical levels it not keeping pace with increased domestic demand for as consumer income higher the sixth consecutive year of strong growth 2003 became a net importer seafood reversing trend started 1998 country remains major exporter unprocessed government policies are aimed at increasing high value fighting poaching includes psd changes yes trade matrix no moscow rs1 rs usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network template version 2 09 page unclassified table contents executive summary 3 wild 1 catches metric tons
