Belarus: Fruit Market Overview 2020

Fruit Market Size in Belarus

The revenue of the fruit market in Belarus amounted to $X in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Fruit Production in Belarus

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, fruit production continues to indicate a deep deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average fruit yield in Belarus totaled X tonne per ha, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the fruit yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Fruit yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Belarus; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the fruit harvested area continues to indicate a slight drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the fruit harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2018, the amount of fruits exported from Belarus amounted to X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, fruit exports continue to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, fruit exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, fruit exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit export price, however, continues to indicate a significant downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for fruits attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -X% per year.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of fruits were imported into Belarus; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, fruit imports, however, continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, fruit imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, fruit imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, fruit imports attained their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of fruit imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Poland (X tonnes) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X tonnes), sixfold. Russia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the fruit import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for fruits reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for fruits remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Lithuania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform