Belarus: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian pulses market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Production in Belarus

In value terms, pulses production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Belarus dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pulses harvested area in Belarus shrank to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lithuania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lithuania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Latvia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Belarus; falling by X% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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