Belarus bans the export of onions and apples

Published 2023년 2월 28일

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Belarus has imposed a two-and-a-half-month export ban on onions and apples, effective from February 15, in order to prevent domestic market shortages and protect consumer rights, as part of its food security strategy. This decision, aimed at ensuring the availability of local produce in local markets, has been met with resistance from fruit and vegetable growers, who face challenges in selling their harvest due to the ban. The main consumer of these exports, Russia, is impacted by the restriction. There are fears that the export restrictions may be extended to potatoes and carrots, which are crucial sources of income for growers. The situation is causing significant financial stress and survival concerns for many in the agricultural sector.

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The self-restraint on exports was introduced on February 15 and will last for two and a half months, until April 30, 2023. According to the document, onions and apples cannot be exported outside Belarus. "Not a single argument about exports, favorable conditions in the foreign market and foreign exchange earnings will not be accepted if there is a gap in the domestic market. Our stores should not have empty shelves. It is unacceptable if there are no Belarusian goods in the stores," said the minister explained the position. This is due to the food security doctrine, approved until 2030. Such decisions, which are intended to protect the domestic market and the buyer from a shortage of produce, have enraged many fruit and vegetable growers. They are afraid that they cannot sell the harvested products due to the export ban. They are preparing to destroy the products because it is unrealistic to sell such quantities in Belarus. Many growers have nevertheless succeeded in selling part ...

Source: AGF