Dried shelled peas market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Belarus's dried shelled pea production expanded steadily from 58 thousand tons to 86 thousand tons, driving market size growth from 64 thousand tons to 88 thousand tons.

Production reached a high of 92 thousand tons in 2021, though the domestic market size slightly contracted as exports surged to over 12 thousand tons. This export momentum was supported by growing international demand for peas as a source of plant-based protein, a trend highlighted at a Belarusian agricultural conference in 2022. Concurrently, Government Resolution No. 713, enacted in October 2022, introduced price controls on imported and domestic agricultural goods, affecting pea pricing and likely influencing import volumes.

After a significant production decline in 2022, the market began to recover in 2023. The temporary opening of the Indian market for pea exports until March 2024 provided a direct boost to overseas sales. In 2024, government measures such as credit subsidy programs for expanding pea cultivation areas, under Ministry of Agriculture Resolution No. 114, aimed to stimulate production growth. Increased exports to China and India further supported domestic output.

Production dried shelled peas in Belarus

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On a global scale, Belarus ranked as the 20th largest producer of dried shelled peas between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

Belarus's production of dried shelled peas grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 85 682 tonnes, marking a 21.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 68%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belarus in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried shelled peas from Belarus

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The export market for dried shelled peas from Belarus exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 160 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 21.4%. In contrast, 2020 saw a sharp improvement, with exports surging to 3 752 tonnes—a remarkable 1 660.1% increase from the previous year. This created a 23-fold gap between the highest exports in 2020 and the lowest in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belarus in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia—collectively accounted for 91.7% of Belarus's total exports of dried shelled peas in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belarus in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms also showed notable volatility. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 51 000 US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 26.5%. By 2020, exports had rebounded sharply to 836 000 US dollars, representing a 1 014.3% increase compared to 2019. This resulted in a 16-fold variation between the high in 2020 and the low in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belarus in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia were the principal destinations for Belarus's dried shelled pea exports in value terms. Poland accounted for 48.6% of exports, Lithuania for 28.8%, and Latvia for 14.0%, together making up 91.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belarus in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled peas to Belarus

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Belarus's imports of dried shelled peas in volume terms declined over the period from 2017 to 2020, with a total decrease of 7% and an annualized rate of 2.4%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 5.4%, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 0.5%. In 2020, imports stood at 6 129 tonnes, down by 2.1% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belarus in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia dominated Belarus's imports of dried shelled peas in volume terms, holding an 80.2% share of total flows. The remaining portion was distributed among various smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belarus in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Belarus's imports of dried shelled peas in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.2%, with an annualized rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 933 000 US dollars, which saw the largest decline that year at 21.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 26.9%. By 2020, imports had risen to 2 603 000 US dollars, up by 6.1% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belarus in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia, Hungary, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Belarus's dried shelled pea imports in value terms. Russia accounted for 58.2% of imports, Hungary for 16.9%, and Germany for 10.6%, collectively representing 85.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belarus in value, 2017-2020