Belarusian milk powder export slowed down slightly in July

Belarus' milk powder exports slowed down slightly in July. The slowdown is most likely seasonal. In May-June, plants in the Northern Hemisphere receive a seasonal maximum of fresh raw materials. At the same time, the rate of delivery of cheeses and cottage cheese abroad remained high, according to Belstat data on foreign trade. Exports of uncondensed milk and cream in July amounted to 17.2 thousand tons, slightly increasing in comparison with June. In just seven months, it decreased by 21.9% to 114.7 thousand tons, and in value terms fell by 15.6% to $ 95.65 million. The Russian market accounted for 87.6% of supplies or 100.5 thousand tons. Compared to the same period last year, exports to Russia fell by 27.4%. In value terms, it decreased by 19.6% to $ 87 million. China was supplied with 4 thousand tons of non-condensed products, which is 5.6 times more than last year. Deliveries of powdered and condensed milk and cream in July decreased in comparison with June. They ...