The reason is the record increase in cocoa bean prices in the last 47 years.
Chocolate will soon become almost 30% more expensive in Russia. According to Telegram channel Mash, the rise in prices for cocoa beans will be a record since 1977.
Processing of cocoa beans in the European Union fell by 2.5% in the fourth quarter (31 thousand tonnes in Europe). In the US, the figure was just above 3% (43,000 tonnes) and in Asia 5% (46,000 tonnes). Russia processed 68 thousand tonnes last year.
Experts said that in general, the level of cocoa beans processing decreased - by 0.3% of world production. In addition, there is a poor harvest of sweet fruits at the level of 36% and a rise in their prices. Grated cocoa on the stock exchange costs 6,845 euros per tonne, natural cocoa butter - 9,750 euros, cocoa powder - 4,330 euros.
Representatives of the confectionery holding "United Confectioners" (it includes "Rotfront", "Babaevsky", "Krasny Oktyabr" and others) reported that milk chocolate will also go up in price, but by 20%.
Experts predict further price increases.
Earlier we wrote that in Russia became more coffee shops. Also told what brand has become the most expensive in the world.