Belarus: Wallpaper Market 2025

Wallpaper Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian wallpaper market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wallpaper Production in Belarus

In value terms, wallpaper production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wallpaper Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of wallpaper and wall coverings decreased by -6.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wallpaper exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for wallpaper exports from Belarus, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, wallpaper exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+2.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (+23.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for wallpaper and wall coverings exports from Belarus, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+4.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+23.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wallpaper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Tajikistan ($X per ton) and Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wallpaper Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, supplies from abroad of wallpaper and wall coverings decreased by -25.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wallpaper imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wallpaper to Belarus, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, wallpaper imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-13.8% per year) and Germany (-18.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wallpaper and wall coverings to Belarus, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-17.3% per year) and Ukraine (-16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wallpaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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