Belarus: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Belarus

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Belarusian vegetable market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Belarus

In value terms, vegetable production expanded rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average vegetable yield in Belarus reduced slightly to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the 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 2023, the harvested area of vegetables in Belarus reduced slightly to X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2023, shipments abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Belarus, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Azerbaijan (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, 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: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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: Poland (X% per year) and Azerbaijan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2023, the amount of vegetables imported into Belarus soared to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Belarus, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Spain, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Lithuania, North Macedonia and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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