Belarus: Canned Meat Market 2024

Canned Meat Market Size in Belarus

After four years of decline, the Belarusian canned meat market increased by 5.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Production in Belarus

In value terms, canned meat production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of canned meat increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, canned meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for canned meat exports from Belarus, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, canned meat exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+34.8% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+176.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from Belarus, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+24.6% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+136.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average canned meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Belarus

Canned meat imports into Belarus declined to X tons in 2021, which is down by -1.9% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -5.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat imports rose to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main canned meat supplier to Belarus, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +7.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +4.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average canned meat import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, 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 -3.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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