Belarus: Meat Market Overview 2020

Meat Market Size in Belarus

The revenue of the meat market in Belarus amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, meat consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the meat market attained its maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Belarus

In value terms, meat production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average meat yield in Belarus amounted to X kg per head, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the meat yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2018, approx. X head of animals slaughtered for meat production in Belarus; leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Meat Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2018, the amount of meat exported from Belarus totaled X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, meat exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for meat exports from Belarus, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +X%.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for meat attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for meat failed to regain its momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia.

Meat Imports

Imports into Belarus

Meat imports into Belarus totaled X tonnes in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, meat imports continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, meat imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, meat imports continue to indicate temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, meat imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes) and Ukraine (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Belarus, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest meat suppliers to Belarus, together comprising X% of total imports.

Ukraine (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average meat import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the meat import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for meat attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform