Belarus: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian meat market stood at $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight downturn. Meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Production in Belarus

In value terms, meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% 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 meat yield in Belarus reduced modestly to X kg per head, falling by X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Belarus rose modestly to X heads in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Belarus

For the third year in a row, Belarus recorded growth in shipments abroad of meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), China (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Belarus, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for meat exported from Belarus were Russia ($X), China ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to China ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Russia ($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 Uzbekistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, meat imports into Belarus soared to X tons, surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest meat supplier to Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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