Evaluation of the level of self-sufficiency in dairy products of some countries

Abstract

Self-sufficiency and food availability are main indicators of food security, which in turn is one of the most important components of the country's economic security. Within the framework of this article, the analysis of the level of self-sufficiency in dairy products of some countries is carried out based on the calculation of the self-sufficiency coefficient and the share of imports in consumption. Countries with a shortage of a particular type of dairy products on the domestic market, as well as countries where the consumption of dairy products is largely driven by imports, are identified. Conclusions about possible directions of diversification of dairy exports, as well as about promising sales markets from the point of view of food security of countries are made