Triticale market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

The triticale market in Belarus expanded from 1.0 million tonnes in 2018 to 1.5 million tonnes in 2020. This growth was supported by the crop's established role, with annual sowings of about 450,000 hectares, and its primary use in compound feed and alcohol production. In 2019, the announced construction of a large amino acid production complex using triticale as raw material, slated for launch in 2021, created additional forward demand expectations. Continued expansion of sown areas and active industrial utilization further drove market volume growth in 2020.

Market volume contracted sharply to 1.0 million tonnes in 2021, a correction following the prior expansion. During this period, Belarus strengthened its position as the world's second-largest country by triticale sown area, with over 86% of plantings using domestic varieties. A recovery to 1.2 million tonnes occurred in 2022, partly aided by the introduction of new triticale varieties with improved baking qualities, which broadened application in the food industry. However, the market volume decreased again to 987,000 tonnes in 2023.

In 2024, eight new winter triticale varieties with high protein content were added to the State Register, targeting bread-making and functional food segments. The development of amino acid production using triticale as feedstock also progressed, contributing to domestic demand for the crop.

Production triticale in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus held the fourth position globally in triticale production.

Top producers of triticale, 2017-2020

World map of production of triticale, 2017-2020

Belarus's triticale production increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 543 thousand tonnes, marking a 17.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall decreased by 4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 015 thousand tonnes, with the largest drop of 36.9% occurring that same year. In contrast, the biggest increase was seen in 2019, with a 29.2% growth.

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

Exports triticale from Belarus

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Between 2017 and 2019, exports varied dramatically, with a peak-to-trough difference of 19 times. In 2020, Belarus exported 15 tonnes of triticale, representing a sharp increase of 48.5% from the previous year.

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

During 2017–2020, Russia and Kazakhstan dominated Belarus's triticale exports in volume, together accounting for 100.0% of the total shipments.

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 market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 9.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of triticale exports from Belarus was 8 thousand US dollars, indicating a 35.6% increase over the past year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Kazakhstan formed a duopoly in Belarus's triticale exports by value, jointly making up 99.7% of total 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 triticale to Belarus

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and hit a low in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 22 times. In 2020, Belarus imported 478 tonnes of triticale, down by 87.7% compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 725 tonnes, with the largest increase of 34.9% also occurring that year.

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

In 2017–2020, Russia effectively monopolised triticale imports to Belarus in volume, capturing 96.9% of total 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

Foreign triticale supplies to Belarus declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belarus imported 340 thousand US dollars worth of triticale, representing a 41.8% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 59.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 26.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 255 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop of 53.5% in 2019 and the biggest increase of 49.2% in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Russia and Poland remained the primary sources for triticale imports to Belarus by value, together accounting for 99.8% of total flows.

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

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