Belarus: Wheat Starch Market 2025

Wheat Starch Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian wheat starch market decreased by -14.3% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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.

Wheat Starch Production in Belarus

In value terms, wheat starch production shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wheat Starch Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of wheat starch increased by 1,418% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheat starch exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for wheat starch exports from Belarus, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, wheat starch exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wheat starch exports from Belarus, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average wheat starch export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -38.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 10%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-14.6%).

Wheat Starch Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of wheat starch increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheat starch imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 81%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of wheat starch imports to Belarus, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +68.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest wheat starch suppliers to Belarus were the Czech Republic ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +52.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wheat starch import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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