Belarus: Cheese Market 2024

Cheese Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, the Belarusian cheese market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cheese Production in Belarus

In value terms, cheese production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Cheese production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Cheese Exports

Exports from Belarus

For the fifth consecutive year, Belarus recorded growth in overseas shipments of cheese, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for cheese exports from Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cheese exports from Belarus, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cheese export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

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

Cheese Imports

Imports into Belarus

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cheese decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cheese imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest cheese supplier to Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cheese imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cheese to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cheese import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% 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 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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