Belarus: Couscous Market 2022

Couscous Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian couscous market fell to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Couscous Production in Belarus

In value terms, couscous production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Couscous Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of couscous increased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, couscous exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) was the main destination for couscous exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for couscous exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -X% per year.

Couscous Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, purchases abroad of couscous was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, couscous imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main suppliers of couscous imports to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +X value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of couscous to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 a decrease of -X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform