Study: Russians are gorging on white chocolate and gingerbread

Published 2024년 11월 28일

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Between January and September of this year, Russia has seen a notable increase in sweets production by five percent, totaling around 3.1 million tons. The production of white chocolate and gingerbread has experienced the highest growth, with white chocolate production nearly doubling and gingerbread production increasing by 10 percent. Central Russia is the largest contributor to the confectionery industry, accounting for nearly half of the production.

The export of chocolate and sweets, particularly to Kazakhstan, China, and Uzbekistan, has also seen a significant rise, with a dollar equivalent volume that accounts for 72 percent of the whole of 2023, indicating a stable and growing demand. Additionally, dry biscuits and sugar products without cocoa have found popularity in the international market. Oleg Knyazkov, Deputy Director of the Center for Industry Expertise, anticipates further growth in both production volumes and export reach, aiming to strengthen Russia's position as a major confectionery manufacturer and exporter.

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This year, the production of sweets has grown by five percent, from January to September, about 3.1 million tons were produced. About 50 percent are chocolate and sugar products, 43 percent are cookies, gingerbread and wafers. White chocolate stands out in terms of dynamics - from January to September, its production increased more than one and a half times. During the same period last year, 5.6 thousand tons were produced, in 2024 - 8.7. Almost three quarters of this volume is the merit of the Vladimir region. Gingerbread production increased by 10 percent over nine months. The main suppliers are in the Voronezh region, which occupies 15.3 percent of the "gingerbread" niche, and the Tula region (13.9 percent). Almost half of all sweets are made in Central Russia. From January to September, 1.4 million tons of confectionery were produced here. The Volga region provides 19 percent of the market, Siberia - nine. Among the regions in terms of production volumes (based on data for ...

Source: RG