Belarus: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, the Belarusian durum wheat market decreased by -3.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.5% against 2020 indices. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Belarus

In value terms, durum wheat production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average durum wheat yield in Belarus expanded significantly to X tons per ha, surging by 8.6% compared with the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 29% against the previous year. The durum wheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the 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 2022, the durum wheat harvested area in Belarus contracted to X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the durum wheat harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Belarus

Durum wheat exports from Belarus skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 1,331% compared with 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, durum wheat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Belarus, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia (X tons), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt amounted to +45.7%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Belarus, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt totaled +35.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -37.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+1.8%).

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of durum wheat increased by 1,085% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 62,445% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 43,186% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of durum wheat to Belarus, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at -5.8%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to -8.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -53.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -2.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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