Belarus: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Belarusian grain market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Grain Production in Belarus

In value terms, grain production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grain in Belarus amounted to X tons per ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield remained at a somewhat 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 grain harvested area in Belarus reduced to X ha, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of grain, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, grain exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Belarus, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for grain exports from Belarus, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Lithuania ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Belarus

Grain imports into Belarus soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main grain supplier to Belarus, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%).

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