Russian Federation: Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles 2025

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in the Russian Federation

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles, when their volume decreased by -2.2% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +53.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main destinations of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from Russia, with a combined 55% share of total exports. Tajikistan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, China and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +71.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exported from Russia were Kazakhstan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising 49% of total exports. Uzbekistan, Mongolia, China, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

China, with a CAGR of +73.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles were imported into Russia; shrinking by -7.9% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports to Russia, together comprising 52% of total imports. Italy, Spain, Germany, Turkey, the UK, China, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Vietnam and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +84.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle suppliers to Russia were Poland ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. Italy, Turkey, Belarus, Spain, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, China, the Czech Republic and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +82.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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