Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Belarus - 2022

Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses amounted to $18,635 per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses increased by +50.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($37,103 per ton), while the price for Germany ($12,681 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses amounted to $17,622 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $23,529 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -1.5% per year.

Imports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Belarus

In 2022, the amount of alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses imported into Belarus reduced to 20 tons, declining by -6.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +39.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 21 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses skyrocketed to $374K in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Belarus (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	0.3	10.2	73.0	103	600.2%
China	81.2	63.3	81.1	75.9	-2.2%
Lithuania	15.8	14.3	20.2	25.8	17.8%
Netherlands	13.8	12.3	19.0	21.1	15.2%
Russia	7.4	1.0	1.7	5.0	-12.3%
Others	80.6	78.0	101	143	21.1%
Total	199	179	296	374	23.4%

Top Suppliers of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts to Belarus in 2022:

Germany (8.1 tons)
China (4.9 tons)
Netherlands (1.3 tons)
Lithuania (0.7 tons)
Russia (0.3 tons)

Exports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Belarus

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses, when their volume decreased by 0% to 90 kg. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 152% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses reached $1.6K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 167% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.6K; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.