Belarus: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Belarusian ceramic household article market, when its value decreased by -4.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. Ceramic household article consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Belarus

In value terms, ceramic household article production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +46.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of ceramic household articles and toilet articles decreased by -2.9% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for ceramic household article exports from Belarus, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+11.8% per year) and Germany (+30.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic household articles and toilet articles exports from Belarus, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+6.6% per year) and Germany (+25.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Kazakhstan (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, purchases abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles decreased by -12.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 142%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic household article supplier to Belarus, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic household article imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+23.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+73.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest ceramic household article suppliers to Belarus, together comprising 82% of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +41.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average ceramic household article import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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