Belarus: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Belarus

The Belarusian cherry and sour cherry market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Belarus

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Belarus surged to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Belarus fell to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Belarus

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 cherries and sour cherries exports from Belarus.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Belarus, together accounting for X% of total imports. Uzbekistan, Greece, Poland and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to Belarus were Moldova ($X), Turkey ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan, Greece, Poland and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Lebanon, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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