Belarus: Market for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages 2024

Market Size for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Belarus

After three years of growth, the Belarusian cider, perry and mead market decreased by -13.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Belarus

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports from Belarus

Cider, perry and mead exports from Belarus skyrocketed to X litres in 2021, growing by 72% compared with 2020. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 106%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 73%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X litres) was the main destination for cider, perry and mead exports from Belarus, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, cider, perry and mead exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X litres), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X litres), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +21.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (-0.7% per year) and Ukraine (+15.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages exports from Belarus, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (-2.2% per year) and Ukraine (+16.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cider, perry and mead export price stood at $X per litre in 2021, declining by -23.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, the amount of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages imported into Belarus skyrocketed to X litres, growing by 24% against 2020 figures. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 205%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 161% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X litres) constituted the largest cider, perry and mead supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, cider, perry and mead imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X litres), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Estonia (X litres), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +43.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+54.0% per year) and Estonia (+43.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages to Belarus, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +47.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+59.9% per year) and Estonia (+38.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cider, perry and mead import price amounted to $X per litre, picking up by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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