EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT OF THE KALININGRAD FISHERY COMPLEX IN THE EXCLAVE REGION OF RUSSIA
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Author(s): | SaponA. S., |
| Number of journal: | 1(74) | Date: | March 2026 |
| Annotation: | The Kaliningrad fishery complex is a fascinating subject for research, as it combines traditional industry specifics with the region’s unique exclave location. Since 2022, the situation has become so complex that previous operational models have come under significant pressure: transport isolation has intensified, sanctions restrictions have affected key links in the production chain, and dependence on imported raw materials and equipment has transformed from a technical feature into a strategic vulnerability. However, it is precisely these circumstances that make an analysis of the industry’s adaptive potential particularly relevant. Existing studies on the topic are fragmented and rarely consider the interaction of exclave restrictions with new economic realities. This study attempts to fill this gap through a multi-criteria assessment covering the period 2021-2025. The fishery complex is considered as a closed production cycle, allowing for the identification of bottlenecks at various stages—from harvesting to sales. Analytical, monographic, and economic-statistical methods were used. The results show an ambiguous picture. On the one hand, the industry is demonstrating resilience – turnover has reached 71 billion rubles, commercial aquaculture production is growing, and advanced processing is developing. Aquaculture, incidentally, has proven to be one of the most promising areas given limited access to traditional fishing grounds. On the other hand, the fishing fleet is critically deteriorated, import dependence remains high, and the region’s isolation creates additional costs for shipping products to the mainland. Suggested areas for improving efficiency include modernizing the material and technical infrastructure, expanding mariculture, diversifying sales markets, and more actively leveraging the advantages of the special economic zone. The findings may be useful in adjusting regional development programs and formulating a long-term strategy for enhancing the competitiveness of the Kaliningrad fishery sector amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. | ||
| Keywords: | fishery complex, Kaliningrad region, exclave region, operational efficiency, fishing fleet, aquaculture, deep processing, sanctions restrictions, special economic zone, food security, industry modernization, transport isolation |
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| For citation: | Sapon A. S. Efficiency assessment of the Kaliningrad fishery complex in the exclave region of Russia. Biznes. Obrazovanie. Pravo = Business. Education. Law. 2026;1(74):160—167. DOI: 10.25683/VOLBI.2026.74.1563. |
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