Belarus: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in Belarus

After two years of decline, the Belarusian grape market increased by X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Grape consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in Belarus

In value terms, grape production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2019, the average yield of grapes in Belarus amounted to X tonnes per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The grape yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the 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 2019, the harvested area of grapes in Belarus expanded to X ha, growing by X% against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, grape harvested area increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production attained the peak figure in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Grape Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2019, the amount of grapes exported from Belarus declined dramatically to X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grape exports dropped notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for grape exports from Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for grape exports from Belarus, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average grape export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova.

Grape Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2019, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of grapes, when their volume increased by X% to X tonnes. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grape imports shrank modestly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Moldova (X tonnes), twofold. Uzbekistan (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (-X% per year) and Uzbekistan (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (+X% per year) and Uzbekistan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average grape import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for Moldova ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape consumption in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.5M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.5M tonnes), with a combined 37% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), together comprising 37% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to Belarus?

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In value terms, Turkey ($15M) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Belarus, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Moldova ($4.7M), with a 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 5.1% share.

What are the leading importers of grapes from Belarus?

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In value terms, Russia ($555K) remains the key foreign market for grape exports from Belarus, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Moldova ($39K), with a 6.5% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for grapes in Belarus?

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In 2019, the average grape export price amounted to $378 per tonne, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in Belarus?

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The average grape import price stood at $1,269 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -10% against the previous year.