Belarus: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian newspaper market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Production in Belarus

In value terms, newspaper production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, overseas shipments of newspapers, journals and periodicals decreased by -25.4% to X units, falling for the eighth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 7.5%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from Belarus, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, newspaper exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -19.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-10.3% per year) and Latvia (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for newspapers, journals and periodicals exports from Belarus, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (-6.5% per year) and Ukraine (-16.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals decreased by -27% to X units, falling for the ninth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of newspaper to Belarus, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, newspaper imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X units), more than tenfold. Latvia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled -13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (-25.9% per year) and Latvia (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to Belarus, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Latvia, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled -18.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (-25.2% per year) and Latvia (-4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Russia ($X per unit) and Latvia ($X per unit), while the price for Lithuania ($X per unit) and Ukraine ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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