Belarus: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Belarus

After two years of growth, the Belarusian other cereals market decreased by -7.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed a deep setback. Other cereals consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Production in Belarus

In value terms, other cereals production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 259% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of other cerealses in Belarus reduced to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -6.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 37%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average other cereals 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 2021, approx. X ha of other cerealses were harvested in Belarus; approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the other cereals harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, the amount of other cerealses exported from Belarus contracted to X tons, waning by -13.1% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 215%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals exports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 130%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for other cereals exports from Belarus, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, other cereals exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-29.4% per year) and Germany (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for other cereals exports from Belarus, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-34.1% per year) and Germany (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average other cereals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Russia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, purchases abroad of other cerealses decreased by -12.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 2,342%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,706%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +34.9%).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Belarus, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled +32.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-1.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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