Frozen preserved vegetables market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for frozen preserved vegetables in Belarus expanded significantly, rising from 6 906 t to 11 052 t. This growth was initially supported by advancements in freezing technology that better preserved nutrients, making frozen vegetables more attractive to health-conscious consumers. The trend toward healthy eating continued into 2019, further lifting demand. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic sharply increased consumption as households stocked up on convenient, long-lasting food items.

The market reached its peak in 2021, partly driven by a wider product assortment including vegetable mixes and items for child nutrition. However, in 2022, macroeconomic instability and rising product costs dampened consumer spending, leading to a stabilization of the market at 10 845 t. By 2023, the market volume contracted to 9 236 t.

Production frozen preserved vegetables in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2018, Belarus produced its lowest volume of frozen preserved vegetables at 458.0 t. Production then surged by 20.2% in 2019, reaching a peak of 550.7 t. However, in 2020, output declined by 10.7% to 491.9 t.

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

Exports frozen preserved vegetables from Belarus

Exports in kind, t

Exports of frozen preserved vegetables from Belarus have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, shipments totaled 137 t, representing a 38.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 90.1%, with an average annual decline of 53.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the primary destination for frozen preserved vegetables exported from Belarus, accounting for 94.8% of total export volumes.

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 value of frozen preserved vegetable exports from Belarus has decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value stood at 198 000 US dollars, down 30.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 67.6%, with an average annual decline of 31.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of frozen preserved vegetables from Belarus in value terms were heavily concentrated on Russia, which represented 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 frozen preserved vegetables to Belarus

Imports in kind, t

Imports of frozen preserved vegetables into Belarus have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 8 285 t, up 4.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes grew by 33.8%, with an average annual increase of 10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of frozen preserved vegetable imports to Belarus in volume terms were Poland (57.8%), the Netherlands (19.9%), and Russia (9.2%). Together, these three countries accounted for 87.0% of total import flows.

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

The value of frozen preserved vegetable imports into Belarus has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value totaled 8 039 000 US dollars, a 3.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 40%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 11.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key markets for frozen preserved vegetable imports to Belarus in value terms were Poland (53.2%), the Netherlands (21.9%), and Russia (10.4%). Collectively, these three countries made up 85.5% 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