Belarus: Potato Chips Market 2025

Potato Chips Market Size in Belarus

After four years of decline, the Belarusian potato chips market increased by 6.1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Potato chips consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Production in Belarus

In value terms, potato chips production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of potato chips increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 182%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, potato chips exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 210% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for potato chips exports from Belarus, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, potato chips exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +63.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+19.7% per year) and Kazakhstan (+97.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for potato chips exports from Belarus, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +65.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+41.4% per year) and Kazakhstan (+92.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potato chips export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Potato Chips Imports

Imports into Belarus

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of potato chips decreased by -2.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, potato chips imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of potato chips to Belarus, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, potato chips imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +19.5%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato chips to Belarus, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled +11.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potato chips import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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