The Russian Federal Customs Service reported a significant increase in the export volume and value of chocolate candies produced in the Ural region to China in 2023, reaching 2,300 tons and 4.7 million US dollars, respectively. From October to November 2023, 1,800 tons of chocolate were exported to China, valued at more than 3.7 million US dollars. Overall, the Ural region has exported 4,000 tons of chocolate to 18 countries, totaling 8.3 million US dollars in 2023, representing a 79% increase in export value and a 10.5% increase in export volume compared to the same period in 2022.