Belarus: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian potato market stood at $X in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild decrease. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Belarus

In value terms, potato production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Potato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of potatoes in Belarus expanded notably to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 5.6% compared with 2020. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average potato yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Belarus; surging by 2.6% compared with 2020. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, shipments abroad of potatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 294% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 354%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Belarus, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +28.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+77.2% per year) and Moldova (-31.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for potato exports from Belarus, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +31.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+81.8% per year) and Moldova (-21.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: 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 Moldova (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into Belarus

For the third consecutive year, Belarus recorded growth in purchases abroad of potatoes, which increased by 65% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 105% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, potato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 163% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Belarus, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +84.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Belarus, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine amounted to +40.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+78.8% per year) and Germany (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by North Macedonia (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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