Belarus: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian linseed market declined slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Linseed Production in Belarus

In value terms, linseed production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of linseed in Belarus reached X kg per ha, with an increase of 2.7% on the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, linseed yield decreased by -2.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 39%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average linseed yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of linseed production in Belarus declined modestly to X ha, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to linseed production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Exports

Exports from Belarus

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of linseed decreased by -2.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 192%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, linseed exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 234%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for linseed exports from Belarus, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, linseed exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at +57.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+58.7% per year) and Russia (+49.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for linseed exports from Belarus, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to +62.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+44.5% per year) and Belgium (+62.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average linseed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linseed Imports

Imports into Belarus

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of linseed increased by 14% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 468% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,055%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of linseed imports to Belarus, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest linseed suppliers to Belarus were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +18.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 256% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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