Belarus: Market for Prepared Dishes And Meals 2024

Market Size for Prepared Dishes And Meals in Belarus

The Belarusian prepared dish and meal market reduced to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -6.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep setback. Prepared dish and meal consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Prepared Dishes And Meals in Belarus

In value terms, prepared dish and meal production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, approx. X tons of prepared dishes and meals were exported from Belarus; with an increase of 65% against 2020. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 73%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for prepared dish and meal exports from Belarus, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared dish and meal exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), ninefold. Mauritania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +12.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+55.0% per year) and Mauritania (+240.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared dishes and meals exports from Belarus, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritania, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+46.8% per year) and Mauritania (+267.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average prepared dish and meal export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Chile (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, the amount of prepared dishes and meals imported into Belarus soared to X tons, picking up by 16% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +70.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dish and meal imports to Belarus, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Poland, Latvia, the United States, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Slovakia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared dish and meal suppliers to Belarus were Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, the United States, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Latvia, France and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 23%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +31.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average prepared dish and meal import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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