Belarus: Market for Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards 2025

Market Size for Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards in Belarus

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Belarusian non-woven glass fibre articles market, when its value increased by 4% to $X. Overall, consumption faced a deep downturn. Non-woven glass fibre articles consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards in Belarus

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 86%. Non-woven glass fibre articles production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards

Exports from Belarus

For the third year in a row, Belarus recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-woven glass fibre articles exports from Belarus, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +16.5%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards exports from Belarus, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +9.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-woven glass fibre articles export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-5.7%).

Imports of Non-Woven Glass Fibre Webs, Felts, Mattresses And Boards

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards decreased by -24.1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, non-woven glass fibre articles imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main non-woven glass fibre articles supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, non-woven glass fibre articles imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards to Belarus, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to -6.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-woven glass fibre articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-6.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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