Armenia among top 5 importers of white chocolate from Russia in 2025

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17.02.2026, 11:18

Armenia entered the top five largest importers of white chocolate from Russia by the end of 2025, TASS reports, citing data from the federal center Agroexport.

Armenia among top 5 importers of white chocolate from Russia in 2025

YEREVAN, February 17. /ARKA/. Armenia entered the top five largest importers of white chocolate from Russia by the end of 2025, TASS reports, citing data from the federal center Agroexport.

According to this information, white chocolate exports from Russia to Armenia exceeded $600,000 in value.

According to expert estimates, Russia exported nearly 2,700 tons of white chocolate in 2025, worth over $22 million, a record. Compared to 2024, the volume of exports increased by 27% in value.

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