Wine and wine products market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Belarusian wine and wine products market volume increased from 51 thousand tons to 64 thousand tons, peaking at 67 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was supported by rising production in neighboring countries, which made imports more available, and by local manufacturers introducing innovative technologies and expanding their range with products like fruit brandies. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 created logistical and demand challenges, leading to a slight contraction.

The market volume dropped to 49 thousand tons in 2021, a period during which the industry emphasized local raw material use and saw the emergence of new segments such as wine-based ciders. By 2022, state support for domestic winemaking and continued technological development helped production recover, while a significant decline in exports boosted domestic supply, raising the market volume to 52 thousand tons.

In 2023, market volume rose sharply to 65 thousand tons, driven by higher imports and falling exports. From July 2024, new legislation came into force, introducing stricter quality controls, updated labeling and excise stamp rules, and mandatory training for alcohol sellers, aiming to regulate the market and enhance consumer safety.

Production wine and wine products in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

World map of production of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, wine and wine products production in Belarus declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 33 970 tons, marking the largest annual increase of 6.3%. However, in 2020, output fell to 30 360 tons, representing a significant 10.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of expansion, the value of wine and wine products production in Belarus dropped. In 2019, production peaked at 65 775 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual growth of 11.8%. By 2020, production value had declined to 45 276 thousand US dollars, a sharp 31.2% reduction from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 17.3%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%.

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

Exports wine and wine products from Belarus

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year upward trend, Belarus's exports of wine and wine products in volume terms declined. In 2018, exports saw the largest annual increase of 3.9%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 62 155 tons, but by 2020, exports had fallen to 59 782 tons, a modest 3.8% decrease from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia was the largest buyer of Belarusian wine and wine products in volume terms, accounting for 47.2% of exports. Ukraine followed with 9.4%, and Kazakhstan with 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 64.2% of total exports in kind.

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

After two years of growth, the value of wine and wine products exports from Belarus declined. In 2019, exports reached their highest point at 120.3 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 8.9%. By 2020, export value had dropped to 89.2 million US dollars, a substantial 25.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 12.6%, equating to a compound annual growth rate of -4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus's wine and wine products exports in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. Russia was the top destination, accounting for 28.3% of export value, followed by Ukraine at 6.2% and Kazakhstan at 5.3%. Combined, these three countries represented only 39.8% of total export flows, indicating a diverse range of 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 wine and wine products to Belarus

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Belarus's imports of wine and wine products in volume terms decreased. In 2019, imports peaked at 95 525 tons, with the largest annual increase of 20.2%. By 2020, imports had declined to 93 208 tons, a slight 2.4% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 20.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, Moldova dominated Belarus's imports of wine and wine products in volume terms, accounting for 57.2% of imports. Russia contributed 4.9%, and Italy 4.8%. Together, these three countries represented 66.9% of total import flows 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, M $ US

After two years of increase, the value of wine and wine products imports to Belarus declined. In 2019, imports reached their maximum at 175.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual growth of 29.4%. By 2020, import value had fallen to 165.6 million US dollars, a gradual 5.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 24.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova was the largest supplier of wine and wine products to Belarus in value terms, accounting for 26.1% of imports. The United Kingdom followed with 10.7%, and Italy with 9.6%. Even combined, these three countries represented just 46.5% of total import value, reflecting a broadly diversified supplier base.

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

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