Belarus: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian vegetable market fell modestly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Belarus

In value terms, vegetable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Belarus amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 failed to regain momentum. 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; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, vegetable exports from Belarus contracted to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. 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 reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

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 third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Belarus, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. 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 remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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, overseas purchases of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Belarus, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Spain and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Belarus, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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