Export of Belarusian agricultural products grew by almost 30% in five years

Published 2021년 6월 1일

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Belarus has seen a significant increase in its agricultural exports, with a 30% growth over the past five years, reaching $5.8 billion in 2020, as highlighted by the First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Igor Brylo, at the Belagro-2021 exhibition. The country has doubled its milk production and tripled its meat production since 1995, becoming one of the leading dairy and meat exporters. Its agricultural output has risen by over 12% in the last five years, and it exports to 116 countries. The supply of Belarusian agricultural products to China is also on the rise, with the country now being the third-largest recipient of Belarus' agricultural exports, following Russia.

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The export of Belarusian agricultural products has grown by almost 30% over five years. This was announced by the First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Igor Brylo during the 31st international specialized exhibition Belagro-2021. “Belarus has something to be proud of. By the level of 1995, we have doubled milk production and almost three times - meat production. The country has become one of the five top exporters of dairy products, has become a leader in the export of beef and poultry meat. We supply our products to 116 countries ", - said Igor Brylo. According to him, the gross agricultural output over the last five years has increased by more than 12%. "But the most important thing is that in five years we have increased the export of our products by almost 30%: it reached $ 5.8 billion last year. The foreign trade surplus from $ 155 million in 2016 increased to $ 1.5 billion in 2020," - noted the first deputy minister. "We ensure not only the food security of our ...

Source: Milknews