European country became the main supplier of chocolate to Russia

In the first seven months of 2026, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland and Turkey topped the list of the largest exporters of chocolate to Russia, according to data from the UN platform Comtrade and national statistical services.

From January to July 2026, five European countries became the main suppliers of chocolate products to Russia. According to available data, Germany ranked first with shipments worth $111.7 million, which is about a third of the total volume of chocolate imports to Russia. This is 5% more than in the same period last year.

Belgium came in second, exporting $48.3 million worth of chocolate. It is followed by Italy ($31.5 million) and Poland ($27.2 million). Turkey closes the top five with a supply of $ 25.97 million.

The total volume of chocolate imported to Russia exceeded $333 million, which indicates a significant increase in demand for these products.