There has been a notable surge in the demand for plant-based milk in Russia, with sales accounting for 9.4% of the total milk category, according to the online store Utkonos ONLINE. The most popular types are oat and buckwheat milk, followed by almond and coconut milk. The demand for these products has been on a consistent rise for the second year in a row, with a 52% increase in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, and a 90% increase in the first seven months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019.