Belarus: Frozen Potato Market 2025

Frozen Potato Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian frozen potato market increased by 37% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, the amount of frozen potatoes exported from Belarus skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 34% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen potato exports from Belarus, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen potato exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled -20.1%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen potatoes exports from Belarus, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled -14.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 73%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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 Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+7.4%).

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, the amount of frozen potatoes imported into Belarus soared to X tons, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen potato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to Belarus, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen potato imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+10.9% per year) and Russia (+48.2% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potatoes to Belarus, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+10.2% per year) and Russia (+37.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen potato import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Russia ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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