The main suppliers of chocolate to Russia were NATO countries
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According to RIA Novosti, in the first seven months of 2026, NATO countries became the main suppliers of chocolate to Russia: Germany exported chocolate worth $111.7 million, Belgium - $48.3 million, Italy - $31.5 million, Poland - $27.2 million and Türkiye - $25.97 million.
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Why It Matters
Statistics on chocolate imports to Russia for January-July 2026 show that the main suppliers are NATO countries.
Based on the results of the first seven months of 2026, the main suppliers of chocolate to Russia were NATO countries. RIA Novosti reports this with reference to open statistical data.
The first place in the ranking was taken by Germany, which sent chocolate worth a total of $111.7 million to Russia during the reporting period. Germany accounted for about a third of all Russian imports. Year on year, supply volumes from this country jumped by five percent.
The top 3 also included Belgium and Italy. The total value of chocolate exports to Russia from the first country in January-July reached 48.3 million dollars, and from the second - 31.5 million. Poland is in fourth place, sending chocolate worth 27.2 million to the Russian Federation, and Türkiye is in fifth place with a result of 25.97 million. Thus, only NATO countries were in the top 5 largest suppliers of delicacies.
Open Questions
- How will chocolate supplies to Russia change in the remaining months of 2026?
- What factors influenced the growth of supplies from Germany by 5% in annual terms?
