Price for Handkerchiefs (Not Knitted or Crocheted) in Belarus - 2022

Price for Handkerchiefs (Not Knitted or Crocheted) in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)s amounted to $1.1 per unit, dropping by -9.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 81%. The import price peaked at $2.6 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 India ($1.9 per unit), while the price for Russia ($0.9 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Handkerchiefs (Not Knitted or Crocheted) in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)s stood at $1.5 per unit in 2022, rising by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 97%. The export price peaked at $1.5 per unit in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1.9 per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia totaled $1.4 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+7.2%).

Imports of Handkerchiefs (Not Knitted or Crocheted) in Belarus

In 2022, approx. 232K units of handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)s were imported into Belarus; flattening at the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 129%. Imports peaked at 301K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted) imports contracted to $251K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $385K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Handkerchiefs (Not Knitted or Crocheted) in Belarus (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Turkey	233	29.7	94.8	99.6	-24.7%
China	61.3	67.2	87.9	74.6	6.8%
Russia	64.2	44.1	51.2	44.5	-11.5%
Italy	20.1	13.2	35.2	29.9	14.2%
Others	6.6	3.2	5.9	2.3	-29.6%
Total	385	157	275	251	-13.3%

Top Suppliers of Handkerchiefs (Not Knitted or Crocheted) to Belarus in 2022:

Turkey (86.7K units)
China (75.4K units)
Russia (48.2K units)
Italy (20.6K units)

Exports of Handkerchiefs (Not Knitted or Crocheted) in Belarus

In 2022, approx. 108K units of handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)s were exported from Belarus; with a decrease of -25.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 294K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted) exports soared to $158K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +89.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.