In 2024, Bryansk Oblast once again became the leader in potato consumption in the Russian Federation.

True, the region shared the lead in the Republic of Mari El: both entities consumed 147 kg of potatoes per person. According to recently published data from Rosstat, the consumption of bakery products (the category includes pasta in terms of flour, flour, cereals, and legumes) in Bryansk Oblast in 2024 amounted to 96 kg per capita. This is 11.1% less than the average in the Central Federal District (108 kg) and 15% below the all-Russian level (113 kg). However, it is 1.1% more than the previous year. The leaders in the consumption of these products in the Central Federal District are Tambov Oblast (155 kg), Kursk (140 kg), and Lipetsk (137 kg). The least bread products are eaten in Moscow (87 kg), Yaroslavl Oblast (94 kg), and Bryansk. Potato consumption in the region has been one of the highest in the country for five years—147 kg, which is 0.7% less than in 2023. This is significantly higher than the average level in the Central Federal District—by 81.5% and in Russia—by 75%. ...