Food supply in the context of destabilization of the global economy

Abstract

The goal is to analyze the state of food supply for the country's population in the context of destabilization of the world economy, inflation of prices for goods, primarily food, which in recent years have had a steady growth pattern. Methods – comparative analysis, economicstatistical, cause-and-effect. Results - the main signs of instability in economic situation in the world, their characteristics, main causes and consequences are revealed. The average annual growth rate of agricultural production for 2000-2020, 2020-2022 is shown and their impact on per capita supply of basic products and consumption rates. Comparison of these indicators allows to identify actual level of food support in Kazakhstan for specific years. The authors note that in the last two decades, physiological dietary and calorie standards for certain food products have not yet been achieved. Food security is also determined by the share of imports in consumer demand. Conclusions - it is recommended in the near and medium term to take effective measures to increase main types of products to volumes that will allow to move to import substitution and per capita consumption to the standards of physiological needs. Measures of state support to create favorable economic and organizational conditions for doing business in agricultural sector of the republic are proposed. Resolving food issue is recognized as the highest priority of government policy. The results of the study have practical significance for the organization and management of food supply system. It is important to promote the use of innovative technologies for production, processing, storage and rational use of food; formation of effective system for distribution of raw materials and agricultural products from producers to the final consumer; development of transport and warehouse infrastructure for wholesale trade.