Belarus: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian apple market dropped significantly to $X in 2021, reducing by -23.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Belarus

In value terms, apple production contracted dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 123%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average apple yield in Belarus reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -10.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 117% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Belarus plummeted to X ha, with a decrease of -29.2% on 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from Belarus

For the third consecutive year, Belarus recorded decline in overseas shipments of apples, which decreased by -6.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Belarus, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled -6.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -10.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -4.2% per year.

Apple Imports

Imports into Belarus

Apple imports into Belarus reduced slightly to X tons in 2021, remaining constant against 2020. Overall, imports recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Belarus, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+36.6% per year) and Ukraine (+72.7% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Belarus, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+32.0% per year) and Ukraine (+69.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -9.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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