Sweets exports from Turkey to Russia increased this October: According to calculations made by RIA Novosti based on Turkish statistics, total shipments from Turkey to Russia reached a record level, increasing by almost a quarter on an annual basis, largely due to increased chocolate imports.
Turkey exported $15.1 million worth of sweets to Russia in October, which is 19% more than in September and 23% more than a year ago. This brings Russia's monthly purchases of Turkish sweets to the highest level in modern history.
Moscow's largest purchase of chocolate and chocolate products in October was from Ankara, amounting to $7.3 million. Baked goods imports amounted to $5.2 million, while confectionery exports reached $2.7 million.
Furthermore, Turkey experienced the largest annual increase in chocolate exports at 48%. Baked goods exports rose by 7%, while confectionery exports increased by 4%.
Total confectionery exports to Russia in the first ten months of the year reached $109.1 million, a one-third increase compared to the same period last year. Chocolate exports amounted to $52 million, flour product exports to $37.7 million, and sugar product exports to $19.5 million.
Source: RIA
Turkey exported $15.1 million worth of sweets to Russia in October, which is 19% more than in September and 23% more than a year ago. This brings Russia's monthly purchases of Turkish sweets to the highest level in modern history.
Moscow's largest purchase of chocolate and chocolate products in October was from Ankara, amounting to $7.3 million. Baked goods imports amounted to $5.2 million, while confectionery exports reached $2.7 million.
Furthermore, Turkey experienced the largest annual increase in chocolate exports at 48%. Baked goods exports rose by 7%, while confectionery exports increased by 4%.
Total confectionery exports to Russia in the first ten months of the year reached $109.1 million, a one-third increase compared to the same period last year. Chocolate exports amounted to $52 million, flour product exports to $37.7 million, and sugar product exports to $19.5 million.
Source: RIA