Peas market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled peas in Belarus increased from 4 444 tonnes in 2018 to 6 289 tonnes in 2021, representing significant growth of over 40% across three years. This expansion was particularly strong in 2020 when the market jumped by 25.9% to 5 839 tonnes. However, a sharp reversal occurred in 2022, with the market size contracting by 17.4% to 5 196 tonnes, followed by a further slight decline of 3.7% to 5 004 tonnes in 2023.

In 2023, the Belarusian market remained heavily reliant on pea imports from Russia, a key supplier. Russian pea exports to CIS countries, including Belarus, expanded that year due to access to new markets like China and India, enhancing product availability and variety. Simultaneously, the popularity of Siberian peas imported into Belarus grew 2.5 times, indicating rising consumer interest in this segment.

Starting in 2024, new regulatory measures came into effect that directly affect the pea market. The government introduced a system of maximum retail and wholesale prices for fresh vegetables, including peas, under Decree No. 713, amended in 2023-2024. Changes to the Law 'On State Regulation of Trade and Public Catering' also clarified trade requirements, while ongoing import substitution policies continue to promote domestic production and sales.

Production peas in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of peas, 2017-2020

Belarus's pea production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5 838 tonnes of peas, marking a significant gain of 25.9% compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 19.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 385 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 39.6%.

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

Exports peas from Belarus

Exports in kind, kg

In 2018, Belarus exported 1 800 kilograms of peas, representing a steep increase of 111.5% compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belarus in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was by far the main destination for Belarus's pea exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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, $ US

In 2018, Belarus exported peas worth 600 US dollars, indicating an abrupt gain of 100.0% from 2017.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Russia remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of peas from Belarus, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports peas to Belarus

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest import volume occurred in 2020, while the highest was registered in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 106 times. In 2020, Belarus imported a total of 569 kilograms of peas, indicating a decrease of 20.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 60 476 kilograms. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 98.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4 247.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belarus in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, peas imported into Belarus were supplied almost exclusively from Russia, which accounted for 92.2% of total imports in kind.

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, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest import value occurred in 2020, while the highest was recorded in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.4 times. In 2020, Belarus's pea imports amounted to 3 300 US dollars, down by 31.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 14 400 US dollars. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 66.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 227.3%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Kenya and Russia remained the main suppliers of peas to Belarus, with a combined share of 89.2% of total imports in value terms, while the remainder was fragmented across other countries.

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

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