Belarus: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -9.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Belarus

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 22%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -17.2% to X tons, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 157%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Georgia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Belarus, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of +6.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Belarus, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -15.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+3.3% per year) and Ukraine (-21.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 33% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) export price increased by +74.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Venezuela (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -11.3% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports expanded to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier to Belarus, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+14.1% per year) and Poland (+63.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Belarus, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.6% per year) and Poland (+52.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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