Confectionery products from Russia are exported to 91 countries worldwide — expert

Published 2024년 11월 15일

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Russia has reclaimed its position as the leading supplier of chocolate to China, surpassing Italy and Belgium, as of the first nine months of 2024. The country's confectionery production has seen a 5% increase compared to the same period last year, reaching over 3.1 million tons. This growth is attributed to both an rise in domestic consumption and an increase in export volumes. The industry's success is achieved amidst challenges such as rising cocoa and other raw material prices.

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Russia has regained its status as the largest supplier of chocolate to China The geography of Russian confectionery exports covers 91 countries, said Vyacheslav Lashmankin, executive director of the Association of Confectionery Industry Enterprises "Askond". According to him, based on the results of January-September 2024, Russia has regained its status as the largest supplier of chocolate and chocolate confectionery products to China, ahead of Italy and Belgium. According to the association, the volume of confectionery production in Russia for the first nine months of 2024 exceeded 3.1 million tons, which is 5% more than the same period last year. "The increase in confectionery production volumes is ensured both by increasing domestic consumption and by increasing export shipments," Lashmankin said. The expert emphasized that the positive dynamics of the industry's development are taking place against the backdrop of complex economic processes, including a significant increase in ...

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