Belarus: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Belarus

For the third year in a row, the Belarusian artichoke market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -59.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of artichokes, when their volume decreased by -36.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 394% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, artichoke exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 349% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for artichoke exports from Belarus, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +21.5%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for artichokes exports from Belarus, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +21.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 40%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+19.8%).

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, the amount of artichokes imported into Belarus fell notably to X tons, reducing by -43.3% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 633% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, artichoke imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 614% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of artichoke imports to Belarus, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Spain, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +106.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest artichoke suppliers to Belarus were Lebanon ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. Spain, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +78.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 42%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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