Journalists inquired whether chocolate prices might rise due to the increasing costs of cocoa beans and other cocoa products.
“Two weeks ago, I was on a business trip to the Kostanay region. At a confectionery factory, they mentioned that there are supply disruptions and certain issues related to price and quality. I also asked how this would affect the cost of confectionery products. According to the data from just two weeks ago, the stock levels were sufficient, and they indicated that there wouldn’t be any significant price increases during the offseason,” said Shakkaliev.
He noted that the market is highly competitive, with a low concentration of players, and there are many participants involved.
“They say that no significant changes in the price range are expected. Of course, price adjustments are possible, but there won't be any abrupt changes in pricing. We have both domestic and imported products. The market offers a wide variety of options, so if prices rise in one segment, consumers can switch to alternatives. Don’t eat Mars; choose our local ‘Bayan Sulu’ or ‘Mishka na Severe’ instead,” he concluded.