Records of watermelon imports and a decrease in potato exports, results of May 2021 in Belarus

Published 2021년 8월 19일

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In May 2021, Belarus experienced a dynamic shift in its foreign trade of fresh and frozen fruit and vegetable products, with notable increases in exports and imports compared to both the previous month and 2020 levels. This surge in trade activities was witnessed across various commodities, including a significant rise in onion exports attributed to large harvest surpluses in the region, a decrease in potato and cabbage exports due to depleted stocks, and a threefold increase in blueberry imports, primarily for the Russian market. Additionally, there was a notable growth in watermelon imports, largely for re-export to Russia, indicating a robust trade dynamic in the sector. This report highlights the fluctuations in the international market for Belarusian agricultural products, showcasing the country's active role in the global trade of fresh and frozen produce.

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May of this year for foreign trade in fresh and frozen fruit and vegetable products did not pass without jumps in export and import indicators, both in relation to the previous month and by 2020. Thus, along with the drop in exports in the segments of cabbage and potatoes, the export figures for onions rose record-breaking. And Belarus has successfully sold a large share of all blueberries imported in May 2021 to the Russian market. Potatoes and vegetables. Trade Alerts. Belarus. May 2021 Due to a decrease in potato stocks in local storage at the end of the next season, the export of this crop from Belarus decreased to 2.4 thousand tons, when a month ago, twice as much potatoes were sent to foreign markets. But more interesting was the export indicator of this position in May 2020, namely 14 thousand tons, which is explained by the higher potato harvest in Belarus in 2019. Throughout May 2021, due to the depletion of cabbage stocks in storage, Belarus exported 3 times less of this ...

Source: Eastfruit