Belarus: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Belarus

For the third year in a row, the Belarusian currant and gooseberry market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -88.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Belarus

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Belarus

Currant and gooseberry exports from Belarus surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 68% against 2020. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 251% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 267%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for currant and gooseberry exports from Belarus, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +55.7%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for currant and gooseberry exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +46.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average currant and gooseberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -6.0% per year.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, purchases abroad of currants and gooseberries decreased by -6.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 330%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 412%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Lebanon (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to Belarus, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry imports from Lebanon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold. Poland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lebanon amounted to +56.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+55.9% per year) and Poland (-43.8% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to Belarus, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Lebanon totaled +46.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+53.0% per year) and Poland (-39.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average currant and gooseberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+238.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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