Belarus: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian root and tuber market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Belarus

In value terms, root and tuber production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Belarus rose to X tons per ha, growing by X% against 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber 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 2022, the harvested area of roots and tubers in Belarus was estimated at X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, overseas shipments of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. 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 root and tuber exports from Belarus, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Moldova (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Belarus

For the fourth consecutive year, Belarus recorded growth in overseas purchases of roots and tubers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. 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 reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Belarus, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by North Macedonia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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