Belarus: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian vegetable market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight descent. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Belarus

In value terms, vegetable production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Belarus rose slightly to X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Belarus; approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported from Belarus; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), ninefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Belarus, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

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: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 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 vegetable imports to Belarus, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Russia ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest vegetable suppliers to Belarus, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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