Economic Factors Influencing the Development of the Meat Market in the Republic of North Macedonia

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Pages: 181-187

Abstract:

Man has been consuming meat since ancient times, and with the increase in the world population, the demand for beef is increasing daily. The meat market in the Republic of North Macedonia is an integral part of the food industry, whose dynamics and economic impacts have direct and indirect significance for developing the domestic meat production and trade. To analyze the financial aspects of the meat market in the Republic of North Macedonia, we surveyed prices and attitudes towards domestic and imported meat by conducting a study that was distributed electronically. A total of 400 respondents participated in the research. Price is a key factor in purchasing, and meat imports affect the cost of the domestic market. It is necessary to work on strategies for developing and protecting domestic meat production. The analysis also indicates the importance of harmonizing policies that will support the development of this sector and reduce dependence on imports

Keywords:

meat; prices; imports; domestic production; consumer habits; socioeconomic factors.

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