IMPORT SUBSTITUTION AS A CONDITION FOR FOOD SECURITY

Abstract

The strategy of import substitution is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of enterprises by replacing imported goods with domestically produced goods. In modern conditions import substitution policies must be implemented at both the national and regional levels. Tatarstan produces 4.7% of the agricultural products and holds leading positions in the country for the production of the main types of crop and livestock production. 47.9% of the production industry products is provided by agricultural organizations, 46.5% - by private households, and the rest 5.6% - by peasant (farmer’s) economy. Agriculture of the Republic of Tatarstan has an export potential. During 2012-2014 the export of foodstuffs and agricultural raw materials increased by 11%, while imports during the same period decreased by 34.4%. The trade balance has decreased to 3.6% for 2010-2014, but mostly remains positive. The program “Development of agriculture and regulation of markets of agricultural products, raw materials and food in the Republic of Tatarstan for 2013-2020 at the regional level in the field of import substitution. The program will help to increase agricultural production and will provide food for the population of rational standards, defined by Doctrine of food security of the Russian Federation.