Chocolate prices in Russia have been falling for the sixth…
Chocolate prices in Russia have been falling for the sixth consecutive month. Since the beginning of 2026, the average price per kilogram of chocolate in Russia has dropped by nearly 2%.
Consensus
- The average price of chocolate per kilogram in Russia has decreased for six consecutive months as of June 2026.
- The price of chocolate dropped from 1,554.06 rubles in January to 1,527.87 rubles in June.
- Global cocoa bean prices declined by 16.3% between January and June 2026, reaching $4,165 per tonne.
- The decline in chocolate prices is linked to the normalization of global cocoa prices after a period of record growth.
Points of divergence
- Analysts attribute the price decrease to the normalization of global cocoa bean prices, with a noted delay in retail market response due to typical lag effects. — riamo
- Sales of chocolate have declined for two consecutive years; in 2025, sales volume was 231 thousand tons and revenue amounted to 292 billion rubles, a 15% decrease compared to 2024. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Chocolate prices fall in Russia for the sixth consecutive month — РИАМО
- In Russia, the price of a kilogram of chocolate dropped by almost 2% in six months — Вести