Dumplings (Russian market)

2023: Increase in sales of dumplings by 3.2% to 476 thousand tons

In 2023, retail sales of dumplings in Russia in 2023 reached 476 thousand tons, which is 3.2% more than a year earlier. In comparison with 2019 (then 417 thousand tons of products were sold), the market volume increased by 14%, BusinesStat analysts calculated. Their data was published in May 2024.

According to experts, one of the growth drivers of the Russian dumpling market is the expansion of the range of these products. To meet the different taste preferences of consumers, dumplings manufacturers bring to the market products of various types and tastes. There is also a growing range of dumplings with exotic gourmet ingredients, the study explains.

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Another market growth catalyst is related to the use of natural ingredients. Followers of a healthy lifestyle are increasingly paying attention to the composition of food. Dumplings manufacturers strive to use natural and environmentally friendly ingredients and minimize the use of GMOs, synthetic dyes and preservatives. In addition, analysts are paying attention to the increase in demand for ready-to-eat dumplings.

With the accelerating rhythm of life, especially in large cities, saving time becomes a consumer value. More and more Russians prefer ready-to-eat products that are easy enough to heat in the microwave, the report says.

Finally, according to BusinesStat, sales of dumplings in the Russian Federation are growing thanks to the development of online channels for their sale. The growing popularity of food delivery services has simplified the purchase process and allowed to expand the audience of dumplings consumers, reaching the population in remote parts of the country, the researchers add.^[1]

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