Belarus: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Belarus

The Belarusian market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery contracted rapidly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -56.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Belarus

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 4.9%. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, approx. X tons of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery were exported from Belarus; with a decrease of -2.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Belarus, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+11.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (-17.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Belarus, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+13.5% per year) and Kazakhstan (-14.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ukraine ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) and Azerbaijan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, overseas purchases of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by -87.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports to Belarus, together accounting for 88% of total imports. Germany, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery to Belarus, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to -12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-15.3% per year) and Turkey (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 35% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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