Russia entered the top 10 world suppliers of chocolate

Published 2021년 12월 8일

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Russia has ranked as the tenth largest chocolate exporter in the world for the year 2021, according to the Association of Confectionery Industry Enterprises (ASKOND), surpassing Switzerland with exports valued at USD 838.5 million from September 2020 to September 2021. This is a significant increase from the previous year when Russia was not in the top 10, with exports valued at 295.7 thousand tons for 729.2 million US dollars. The chocolate makes up over 51.5% of the Russian sweets supply. The country exports its confectionery to 92 countries, with China and the Customs Union being the main buyers, accounting for 57% of export supplies. However, sales are also growing in new directions such as Serbia, Brazil, Nigeria, and the Middle East. ASKOND predicts a record-breaking export of Russian sweets in 2021, with an estimated increase of 19.1% to 824.5 thousand tons and a value of USD 1.68 billion.

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In September 2021, in annual terms, Russia took the tenth place in the world ranking of chocolate exporters, ahead of Switzerland, said the Association of Confectionery Industry Enterprises (ASKOND). Russian chocolate attracts foreign buyers not only with its bright appearance, but also with its internal content. According to ITC Trademap and UN Comtrade, Russian chocolate exports from September 2020 to September amounted to USD 838.5 million, while Switzerland supplied products for USD 819 million. A year ago, Russia was not in the top 10, ranking 11th with an export volume of 295.7 thousand tons for 729.2 million US dollars. Switzerland was in 10th place with the result of 109.8 thousand tons for 753 million US dollars. According to ASKOND estimates, in 2021, the export of Russian sweets will increase by 19.1% - up to 824.5 thousand tons by USD 1.68 billion. These figures will be a record for the industry and will exceed exports in the pre-pandemic 2019 by 30.8%. Chocolate ...

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