Belarus: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian sweet potato market decreased by -10% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a significant increase. Sweet potato consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Sweet Potato Production in Belarus

In value terms, sweet potato production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sweet potatoes in Belarus was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sweet potato harvested area in Belarus amounted to less than X ha in 2021, remaining constant against 2020. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of sweet potatoes were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 1,210%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sweet potato exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for sweet potato exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at -6.8%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sweet potatoes exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -17.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sweet potato export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 167% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 314%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -11.8% per year.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Belarus

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of sweet potatoes decreased by -8.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 312%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, sweet potato imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 330%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of sweet potato imports to Belarus, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Honduras, Guatemala and Lebanon, which together accounted for a further 4.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Honduras (with a CAGR of +124.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sweet potato suppliers to Belarus were Lithuania ($X), Spain ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +109.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sweet potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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