Poultry meat and offal market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the poultry meat and offal market volume in Belarus increased from 844 thousand tons to 906 thousand tons. This growth was supported by the state's strategic focus on poultry farming as a priority sector due to its higher profitability and shorter production cycle. The introduction of new packaging and an expanded product range, including delicatessen cuts and offal, further stimulated consumer demand.

After reaching a peak in 2020, the market contracted to 800 thousand tons by 2023. During this period, the government maintained import quotas for poultry meat to regulate the domestic market, while the industry pursued automation and digitalization in processing to enhance efficiency. However, production volumes declined, leading to the overall reduction in market size.

Throughout the observed years, key market players included state-owned enterprises such as OAO 'Smolevichi Broiler' and Brest Meat Processing Plant. The sector strengthened cooperation with Russian retail chains and emphasized deep processing of raw materials and technological innovation at industry forums, reflecting a focus on export markets and value-added production.

Production poultry meat and offal in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

Belarus has seen poultry meat and offal production grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 079.2 thousand tons, marking a 2.4% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Belarus's poultry meat and offal production in value terms declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 630 million US dollars, down 2.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 1 677 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belarus in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports poultry meat and offal from Belarus

Exports in kind, K t

Belarus's exports of poultry meat and offal in volume terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 194.0 thousand tons, showing a strong year-over-year increase of 13.9%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 29%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia dominated Belarus's exports in volume, accounting for 77.9% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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, M $ US

Belarus's exports of poultry meat and offal in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 293.0 million US dollars, up 8.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 30.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Russia was the leading destination for Belarus's exports in value terms, making up 77.3% of total flows. Other markets contributed relatively small shares.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Belarus

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for poultry meat and offal in Belarus showed significant volatility in recent years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 8.0 thousand tons and peaked in 2020 at 20.4 thousand tons, resulting in a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports surged by 155.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 54.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of poultry meat and offal to Belarus in volume terms were Ukraine (26.0% of imports), Lithuania (15.4%), and Russia (13.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 54.8% of total imports.

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, M $ US

Belarus's imports of poultry meat and offal in value terms exhibited notable volatility in recent years. Imports hit a low in 2018 at 6.5 million US dollars and a high in 2020 at 34.3 million US dollars, creating a 5.3-fold difference. In 2020, imports jumped by 271.6% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a decrease of 51.8%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, the key sources for Belarus's imports in value terms were Ukraine (42.4% of imports), Russia (16.0%), and Lithuania (10.6%). This cluster of markets represented 69.0% 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