Belarus: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Belarus

After two years of decline, the Belarusian market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by 3.3% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Belarus

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates, when their volume increased by 20% to X tons. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 128%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Belarus, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), threefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+24.2% per year) and Ukraine (+26.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exports from Belarus, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+16.0% per year) and Lithuania (+17.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Poland (-2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates decreased by -5.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 89%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates supplier to Belarus, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +68.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-17.2% per year) and Poland (-11.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates suppliers to Belarus, together comprising 99% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +68.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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