Belarus: Non-Wheat Groats Market 2024

Non-Wheat Groats Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian non-wheat groats market dropped significantly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -18.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Non-wheat groats consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Production in Belarus

In value terms, non-wheat groats production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +21.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 75%. Non-wheat groats production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, shipments abroad of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) increased by 52% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 471%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat groats exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 587%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-wheat groats exports from Belarus, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, non-wheat groats exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nigeria (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mali (X tons), with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+23.1% per year) and Mali (+641.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) exports from Belarus, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mali ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (+1,089.1% per year) and Nigeria (+30.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat groats export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 Mali (+60.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Groats Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, the amount of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) imported into Belarus reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by -39% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat groats imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-wheat groats imports to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of -4.8%).

In value terms, the largest non-wheat groats suppliers to Belarus were Russia ($X) and Ukraine ($X).

Ukraine, with a CAGR of -6.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat groats import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (-1.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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