Belarus: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian pork market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pork Production in Belarus

In value terms, pork production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pork in Belarus reduced to X kg per head in 2022, waning by -4.4% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Belarus expanded sharply to X heads, surging by 5.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 6.4%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Pork Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of pork was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 155%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Belarus, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to -37.2%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pork exports from Belarus, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -39.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pork export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 63%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (-3.4%).

Pork Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, pork imports into Belarus soared to X tons, jumping by 59% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 208% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 203% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure 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 pork supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, pork imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-6.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Belarus, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-9.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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