Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared pork and offal in Belarus increased from 9.4 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of over 10 thousand tons in 2021, driven by a rise in domestic production to nearly 14 thousand tons. This growth period was followed by a sharp contraction, with the market falling to 7.7 thousand tons by 2023 as production declined significantly.

In value terms, the market mirrored this volatility, reaching approximately $38 million in 2021 before dropping to around $29 million in 2023. The overall reduction in market size coincided with lower production output while export volumes remained stable, reducing the supply available for domestic consumption.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Belarus ranked as the 16th largest producer of prepared or preserved pork and offal from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2017-2020

Production of prepared or preserved pork and offal in Belarus grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 13 674 tonnes, marking a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of prepared or preserved pork and offal production in Belarus declined. In 2020, output was valued at 50 806 thousand US dollars, representing a modest 3.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 2.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 814 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 1.3%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from Belarus

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Belarus exported 4 141 tonnes of prepared or preserved pork and offal, which was 3.1% lower than in 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 807 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 4 273 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 7.7% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 12.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal were predominantly directed towards Russia, which accounted for 90.7% of total export volume.

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

In 2020, prepared or preserved pork and offal shipments from Belarus reached 15 386 thousand US dollars, a 10.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 361 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 17 232 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 12.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia served as the primary market for Belarus's prepared or preserved pork and offal exports, consistently absorbing 90.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pork and offal to Belarus

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend during this period. In 2020, Belarus imported 94 tonnes of prepared or preserved pork and offal, down by 76.8% from 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 403 tonnes, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 200.1%. From the peak in 2019 to the trough in 2020, imports changed by 4.3-fold.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia accounted for 87.0% of Belarus's total import volume of prepared or preserved pork and offal, with the remaining volume distributed among various countries with smaller individual shares.

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

In 2020, the value of imported prepared or preserved pork and offal in Belarus stood at 630 thousand US dollars, representing a steep 44.4% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 37.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 133 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 64.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Italy were the key partner countries for Belarus's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in value terms, together accounting for 82.1% of total imports; other partners made up the remainder.

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

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