Belarus: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian carrot and turnip market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -12.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Belarus

In value terms, carrot and turnip production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +8.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 48%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Belarus shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by -1.6% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the carrot and turnip harvested area in Belarus amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 9.8% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 138%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 205%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Belarus, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +25.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Belarus, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +33.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 47%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign 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 Moldova amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+6.4%).

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, approx. X tons of carrots and turnips were imported into Belarus; waning by -19.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 338%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 378% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Belarus, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled +37.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+51.8% per year) and Poland (-7.1% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Belarus, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine stood at +42.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+36.9% per year) and Poland (-4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 41% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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