Tobacco Refuse Price in Belarus - 2022

Tobacco Refuse Price in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average tobacco refuse import price amounted to $476 per ton, falling by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,195 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Georgia ($1,250 per ton), while the price for Italy ($212 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Tobacco Refuse Price in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average tobacco refuse export price amounted to $253 per ton, dropping by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 47%. The export price peaked at $495 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($419 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $67 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-0.8%).

Tobacco Refuse Imports in Belarus

In 2022, the amount of tobacco refuses imported into Belarus soared to 3.5K tons, growing by 28% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -18.1% against 2020 indices.

In value terms, tobacco refuse imports surged to $1.6M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Import of Tobacco Refuse in Belarus (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Georgia	N/A	N/A	N/A	604	0%
Brazil	704	793	590	471	-12.5%
Poland	171	385	276	255	14.2%
China	481	591	299	117	-37.6%
Russia	85.8	12.2	113	93.0	2.7%
Italy	97.9	109	92.4	83.8	-5.1%
Others	72.5	22.6	11.6	24.2	-30.6%
Total	1,612	1,913	1,381	1,647	0.7%

Top Suppliers of Tobacco Refuse to Belarus in 2022:

Brazil (1473.9 tons)
Poland (573.4 tons)
Georgia (482.9 tons)
Italy (395.1 tons)
China (378.6 tons)
Russia (84.0 tons)

Tobacco Refuse Exports in Belarus

For the third year in a row, Belarus recorded decline in shipments abroad of tobacco refuses, which decreased by -7% to 412 tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic curtailment.

In value terms, tobacco refuse exports reduced to $104K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year.