Throughout the year, retail ice cream demand rose notably, with a 31% increase when comparing the fourth quarter of 2023 to the same period in the previous year. Remote sales also surged, showing an 87% rise over the same interval. This data came to light via the press service of the Honest Sign state labeling system. (attribution: Honest Sign press service)
Ice cream prices in Russia edged upward over the year. In 2023 the average price per kilogram of this dessert stood at 637 rubles, reflecting a 2% increase from 2022. (attribution: Honest Sign press service)
Regionally, the Tula region demonstrated the strongest engagement with ice cream consumption, recording 493 kilograms per 1,000 people in the fourth quarter of the previous year. Following it were the Moscow region with 473 kg per 1,000 people, the Leningrad region with 465 kg per 1,000 people, and the Sverdlovsk region at 460 kg per 1,000 people. The top five concluded with the Murmansk region at 448 kg per 1,000 people. (attribution: Honest Sign press service)
In terms of supply, Russia produced 492 thousand tons of ice cream in 2023. Abroad supplies accounted for 9 thousand tons, or 1.8% of the total. The fourth quarter of 2023 saw a 24% increase in ice cream supply compared to the same period a year earlier, a change largely driven by a 25% rise in domestic production. These insights come from Yulia Kuzmina, head of the non-consumable foods department at CRPT, the operator of the Honest Sign system. (attribution: CRPT staff, Honest Sign)
The Central Federal District led production in 2023, delivering 167 thousand tons and representing 34% of the national total. The Volga Federal District followed with 96 thousand tons, accounting for 19.5% of the country’s output. (attribution: Honest Sign data report)
Ice cream is typically produced in three main formats: waffle cups, popsicles, and waffle cones. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the largest share belonged to waffle cups at 36%, while the smallest share came from the horn format at 10%. (attribution: Honest Sign data report)
Remarkably, there was a note about a cautionary statement from a medical professional regarding the consumption of a single cottage cheese variety. This indicates ongoing attention to dietary choices and potential health considerations surrounding dairy products. (attribution: medical guidance citation)