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Chocolate and cocoa products market in Russia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for chocolate and cocoa products expanded from 1 015 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 047 thousand tons in 2019, driven by consumers increasingly viewing chocolate as a healthier treat due to its high cocoa content, aligning with broader wellness trends. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when market volume contracted to 892 thousand tons.

A strong recovery followed, with the market reaching 1 087 thousand tons in 2021 and peaking at 1 271 thousand tons in 2022. The resurgence was fueled by continued health-conscious demand and the entry of new players, which stimulated competition and expanded domestic production. By 2023, the market adjusted to 1 185 thousand tons as sharply rising global cocoa bean prices, accounting for up to half of production costs, began to pressure manufacturers.

In 2024, despite unprecedented worldwide cocoa shortages and soaring raw material prices, Russian production advanced to 1 368 thousand tons, while market volume stabilized at 1 201 thousand tons, reflecting resilient domestic demand for quality chocolate. Preliminary data for 2025 indicates a production decline to 1 237 thousand tons.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 10.82.22.110 - Packaged chocolate, $ US/t
  2. 5.4.2. 10.82.22.130 - Chocolate candies, $ US/t
  3. 5.4.3. 10.82.22.140 - Chocolates glazed with chocolate and chocolate-milk glaze, $ US/t
5. 5.5. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.5.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.5.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.5.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chocolate and cocoa products in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia held the second position globally in the production of chocolate and cocoa products.

Top producers of chocolate and cocoa products, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chocolate and cocoa products, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Russia produced 1 272 thousand tons of chocolate and cocoa products, marking an 8.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, when production fell by 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	(2.1%)	8.4%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chocolate and cocoa products from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's exports of chocolate and cocoa products have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 324.2 thousand tons, up 9.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 39.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.4%	6.2%	9.7%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export structure for chocolate and cocoa products in volume terms was diverse, with no single country dominating. Kazakhstan accounted for 19.6% of exports, China for 16.6%, and Belarus for 10.1%, together making up 46.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's exports of chocolate and cocoa products in value terms have increased for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports totaled 863.7 million US dollars, a rise of 18.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 36.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.9%	1.3%	18.5%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Kazakhstan represented 19.6% of exports, China 14.8%, and Belarus 10.2%, collectively accounting for 44.5% of total flows, while many other countries contributed the remaining 55.5%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chocolate and cocoa products to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Russia imported 145.2 thousand tons of chocolate and cocoa products, a 15.0% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 21%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The largest decline was in 2020, when imports fell by 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(2.0%)	15.0%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the top three sources for Russia's imports of chocolate and cocoa products in volume terms were Germany, Belarus, and Poland, which together supplied 55.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Russia imported chocolate and cocoa products worth 863.7 million US dollars, a 17.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The most significant drop was in 2020, when imports decreased by 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	(6.9%)	17.9%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Poland, and Belarus were the leading sources of imports in value terms for Russia. Germany accounted for 31.1% of imports, Poland for 11.6%, and Belarus for 10.6%, together comprising 53.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io