Russia has seen a 2.6% increase in exports to Kazakhstan, reaching a total value of $338 million, a record high. This increase includes a 16.6% rise in cane sugar exports to $162.5 million, a 5.2% increase in chocolate and cocoa product exports to $118.8 million, and a 2.1% increase in sweets without cocoa exports to $46.9 million, as reported by RIA Novosti.