Belarus: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Belarus

The Belarusian cherry and sour cherry market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Belarus

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 442%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Belarus expanded markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 8.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 247%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Belarus expanded slightly to X ha, growing by 2.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Belarus

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by 58% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 347% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 287% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Belarus, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Belarus, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled -5.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+12.8%).

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Belarus

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by 8.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Moldova (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Moldova exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Moldova stood at +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+40.0% per year) and Poland (+10.7% per year).

In value terms, Moldova ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Belarus, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Moldova stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+29.7% per year) and Poland (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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