Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

The Belarusian market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork saw active development from domestic meat processors between 2018 and 2020. Major facilities like the Bobruisk, Kalinkovichi, and Minsk meat plants expanded their assortments to include smoked sausages and salted lard, supporting production volumes. After a slight dip in 2019, the market grew to 3 703 t in 2020, driven by increased demand for semi-finished and ready-to-eat meat products as consumer preferences shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regulatory changes then influenced the market. In 2021, the introduction of new legislation, including Council of Ministers Decree No. 700 of December 6, and tighter veterinary certificate requirements for imports and production, affected operations and contributed to a decline in market volume to 3 381 t. This trend continued in 2022 when a ban on the import of certain meat by-products and salted meat, effective from January 1, further reduced available supply, pushing the market down to 2 973 t. During this period, new product segments emerged, catering to consumer interest in natural and traditional foods.

In 2023, the market recovered to 3 130 t. This rebound was partly due to increased demand for pork products influenced by a shortage of poultry meat in Russia, which affected regional demand patterns. Additionally, the high share of domestic production, covering almost 100% of retail sales, provided supply stability despite limited availability of some cured and smoked items.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, Belarus's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 3 502 tons, marking a 3.8% decrease. However, by 2020, output rebounded to 3 693 tons, representing a 5.5% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, the value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork production in Belarus hit a low of 12 274 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 30.9% decline. The peak occurred in 2018 at 17 766 thousand US dollars. By 2020, production value recovered to 16 068 thousand US dollars, showing a 30.9% increase from 2019.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Belarus

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Belarus showed significant volatility during this period. In 2018, exports dropped to a minimum of 22 639 kilograms, a sharp 70.8% decline. The following year saw a dramatic rebound with a 224.4% increase. By 2020, exports reached 84 267 kilograms, up 14.7% from 2019, with overall levels fluctuating 3.7 times between the 2018 low and 2020 high.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia dominated Belarus's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in kind, accounting for 85.8% of total shipments. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Export values for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Belarus followed an unstable trend. In 2018, the value fell to a minimum of 111 thousand US dollars, a 67.2% decrease. The next year brought a substantial 132.9% increase. By 2020, exports peaked at 367 thousand US dollars, up 42.5% from 2019, with a 3.3-fold shift between the 2018 low and 2020 high.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia accounted for 84.9% of the total value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork exports from Belarus. The remaining exports were spread across various smaller trading partners.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Belarus

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork into Belarus increased for the third consecutive year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 1031.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 124.5%. In 2020, imports reached 94 807 kilograms, marking a significant 139.2% year-over-year increase.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, Italy was the primary source for Belarus's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in kind, holding a 77.2% share of total flows. Other partners supplied the remaining volume.

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

Import values for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork into Belarus rose for the third year in a row. Over the 2017–2020 timeframe, imports grew by 1126.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 130.6%. In 2020, import value amounted to 1 238 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 143.5% increase from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading supplier of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Belarus in value terms, capturing 77.5% of total imports. A diverse group of other countries accounted for the rest.

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

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