The baking industry in Russia accounts for around 11% of the entire food industry and is projected to reach 1.13 trillion rubles in sales by the end of 2024. The market for bread and bakery products is expected to exceed 1 trillion rubles by the end of 2023, with a projected volume of 11.4 million tons. The President of the Russian Guild of Bakers and Confectioners, Yuri Katsnelson, noted that the baking industry is crucial for food security in Russia. He also pointed out that the retail prices for bread and bakery products have not increased beyond inflation rates in 2023 and 2024. Meanwhile, the Russian Union of Flour and Cereals Enterprises anticipates that flour exports could reach 1.5 million tons by the end of 2024 and 1.7 million tons by 2030.