Russia has seen a 4.7% increase in the production of confectionery products in the first 10 months of this year, compared to the same period in 2023, producing over 3.5 million tons. This includes a 9.2% increase in chocolate and cocoa-containing food products, and a 3.8% increase in sugar confectionery products. The growth is attributed to stable domestic demand and increased export volumes. The per capita consumption of these products also saw a slight increase for the first time in ten years, reaching 26.2 kg per year. Russia's confectionery market is now the fifth largest in the world, and its products are exported to 91 countries.