Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belarus - 2022

Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped stood at $3,401 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $5,683 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($7,121 per ton), while the price for Malawi ($1,706 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped stood at $4,826 per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked at $5,878 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belarus

In 2022, approx. 12K tons of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped were imported into Belarus; jumping by 36% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 106%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 15K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped surged to $41M in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 116%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $51M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Import of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belarus (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Ukraine	10.6	18.0	15.3	22.6	28.7%
Azerbaijan	2.2	3.0	3.4	5.3	34.1%
India	1.9	3.3	0.3	1.9	0.0%
Georgia	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.6	0%
Uganda	0.5	0.9	0.7	1.1	30.1%
China	1.4	4.6	0.9	0.9	-13.7%
Italy	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.8	100.0%
Argentina	0.6	0.9	0.7	0.8	10.1%
Brazil	2.2	11.7	3.3	0.7	-31.7%
Greece	0.4	1.3	0.5	0.7	20.5%
Thailand	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.7	20.5%
Zimbabwe	0.7	1.1	1.0	0.2	-34.1%
Malawi	0.3	2.3	1.0	0.2	-12.6%
Others	2.3	3.5	2.3	3.2	11.6%
Total	23.7	51.3	30.1	40.7	19.8%

Top Suppliers of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped to Belarus in 2022:

Ukraine (4822.0 tons)
Azerbaijan (2067.3 tons)
India (1070.1 tons)
Georgia (518.0 tons)
China (405.5 tons)
Thailand (375.3 tons)
Argentina (345.7 tons)
Brazil (317.6 tons)
Uganda (299.7 tons)
Greece (256.6 tons)
Italy (232.7 tons)
Malawi (106.5 tons)
Zimbabwe (42.3 tons)

Exports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belarus

In 2021, exports of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped from Belarus was estimated at 11 tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped amounted to $51K in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.