The influence of digitalization on the formation of regional food markets in the Volga federal district

The study of the impact of the digital economy on the formation and integration of food markets is one of the important areas of regional economics. The article aimed to identify the relationship between food demand and the indicators of digitalization of the economy. The analysis of the validity of hypotheses on the influence of different groups of factors on the demand for food commodities showed a positive relationship between digitalization and the level of food supply. Socio-economic and demographic factors have different impacts on food security depending on the type of market. Food demand is influenced by the population’s standard of living, and also directly depends on the number of people because of its inelasticity. However, there is potential for digitalization of food markets and development of a new industrial economy.