required report public distribution date 2 1 2005 gain number rs5302 russian federation retail food sector annual approved by eric wenberg ato director us embassy moscow prepared olga taybakhtina highlights russia s economic improvement over the last five years has increased consumer purchasing power and demand for quality products pushing market to 68 billion in 2003 25 percent more than 2002 final 2004 figures are not available but sales were probably above 83 up 22 is fastest growing world with potential again double size 2008 just as it did since 2001 this growth participation of multinational retailers become competitive counts suppliers now can face penalties failing provide agreed quantity items creates an advantage high ready especially snacks nuts fresh frozen fruits vegetables wine beer seafood meat poultry among many others exporters invited learn writing atomoscow usda gov or participating
