Mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for mixes and doughs expanded from 74 133 t in 2018 to 80 891 t in 2021. This growth was supported by the widespread adoption of automated baking equipment and industrial dough mixers, which enhanced production efficiency. Concurrently, manufacturers developed a wider assortment of ready-made mixes, catering to consumer demand for convenience and stimulating market volume. New product segments emerged, including offerings with whole-grain and gluten-free flours, reflecting a shift toward healthier eating preferences.

From 2022, global logistics and price fluctuations linked to international sanctions introduced pressure on the market, contributing to a stabilization of volume near 80 526 t that year. Subsequently, the market entered a phase of gradual contraction, falling to 71 026 t by 2024, while production followed a similar downward path before showing a tentative recovery to 71 730 t in 2025.

Production mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia ranked 10th globally in the production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits.

Top producers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

World map of production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

In 2021, Russia produced 73 523 tonnes of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, representing a 4.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, production grew by 10.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 75 126 tonnes, which saw the largest annual increase of 12.9%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant decline, with production dropping by 6.2%.

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

Exports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits from Russia have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volumes reached 7 017 tonnes, a sharp increase of 46.8% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 193%, with a compound annual growth rate of 43.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Russian exports of mixes and doughs in volume terms were Belarus (30.7% of exports), China (30.2% of exports), and Kazakhstan (17.9% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 78.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's export value of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 7 246 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial increase of 41.9% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 102%, with an average annual growth rate of 26.4%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, the three largest markets for Russian exports in value terms were Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. Together, they accounted for 72.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits into Russia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volumes totaled 14 505 tonnes, a notable rise of 23.2% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 41.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

The import structure for mixes and doughs in volume terms from 2018 to 2021 was fragmented. France (19.2% of imports), Belgium (14.7% of imports), and Germany (9.9% of imports) were the top sources, but together they represented only 43.7% of total import flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the import value of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits into Russia reached 39 049 thousand US dollars, a steep increase of 38.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, import value rose by 48.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 1.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France (23.0% of imports in value terms), Belgium (19.3% of imports), and Denmark (8.9% of imports) led the import structure in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 51.3% of total import flows.

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

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