Belarus: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian blueberry and cranberry market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -41.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a dramatic descent. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Belarus

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 267% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Belarus skyrocketed to X tons per ha, growing by 229% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, faced a significant contraction. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The blueberry and cranberry harvested area in Belarus declined slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.8%. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were exported from Belarus; jumping by 16% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 142%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 146%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Belarus, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +18.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+4.8% per year) and Lithuania (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Belarus, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +20.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (-3.3% per year) and Poland (-1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 27%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Belarus

Blueberry and cranberry imports into Belarus shrank notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -27.3% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 490% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Belarus, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +120.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Belarus were Lebanon ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Lebanon, with a CAGR of +126.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+107.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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