Belarus: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian non-wheat flour market contracted notably to $X in 2021, which is down by -99.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in Belarus

In value terms, non-wheat flour production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 103%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-wheat flours increased by 207% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 242%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 221%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-wheat flour exports from Belarus, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, non-wheat flour exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+8.2% per year) and Moldova (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-wheat flours exports from Belarus, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+6.1% per year) and Moldova (-3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat flour export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -29.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Ukraine (-2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-wheat flours increased by 4.4% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +25.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +65.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest non-wheat flour supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, non-wheat flour imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +2.7%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flours to Belarus, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled +1.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat flour import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices 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 Russia (-1.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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