Belarus: Battered Fish Fillet Market 2025

Battered Fish Fillet Market Size in Belarus

After four years of growth, the Belarusian battered fish fillet market decreased by -8.9% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Battered Fish Fillet Production in Belarus

In value terms, battered fish fillet production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Battered fish fillet production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Battered Fish Fillet Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, approx. X tons of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs were exported from Belarus; rising by 703% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 5,068%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, battered fish fillet exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4,818%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons) was the main destination for battered fish fillet exports from Belarus, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, battered fish fillet exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), eightfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Israel totaled +90.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+71.0% per year) and Canada (+703.9% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the key foreign market for fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs exports from Belarus, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Israel amounted to +96.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+461.6% per year) and Russia (+65.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average battered fish fillet export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -40.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 64%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Battered Fish Fillet Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs, when their volume decreased by -18.9% to X tons. In general, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, battered fish fillet imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 115%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of battered fish fillet to Belarus, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, battered fish fillet imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. Iceland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.4% per year) and Iceland (-10.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs to Belarus, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Iceland, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.9% per year) and Iceland (-6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average battered fish fillet import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, battered fish fillet import price increased by +72.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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