In the first half of 2018 the Republic of Belarus sharply reduced the export of dairy products to the Russian Federation, according to the National Statistic Committee of Belarus (Belstat). The main reason for the decline in exports was the decline in the supply of condensed milk and milk powder to Russia. At the same…
It is not always possible to manage the economy using old methods. Prime Minister of Belarus Sergei Rumas made the statement as he introduced Economy Minister Dmitry Krutoi to the Economy Ministry personnel. Sergei Rumas told Dmitry Krutoi: “I look forward to new ideas from you and your team because all of us understand that…
The trade between Belarus and Sweden reached $83.8 million in H1, up by 28.9% YoY, according to the website of the Belarusian embassy in Sweden. The Belarusian export grew by 73.1%, to $24.4 million. The supplies of Swedish products to Belarus increased by 16.7%, to $59.4 million. Belarus’ main exports to Sweden included potash fertilizers,…
Belarus’ target economic development scenario suggests that GDP growth will be 4.1% in 2019. This is envisaged by the draft projections of the social and economic development of Belarus in 2019, Deputy Economy Minister Alexander Chervyakov said at an expanded-participation session of the Economy, Budget, and Finance Commission of the Council of the Republic of…
Belarus has resumed cement exports, Belarus’ Architecture and Construction Minister Anatoly Cherny said. Belarus faced the lack of cement on the domestic market in May-June due to its volume being almost sold out, the minister said. Importers began to increase the price on the domestic market, and the consumer demand for the Belarusian product, which…
Representatives of the Belarusian state light industry concern Bellegprom and the light industry association of Uzbekistan have discussed the establishment of joint ventures, according to the Bellegprom website. A Bellegprom delegation led by the concern’s Chairman Nikolai Yefimchik is in Uzbekistan on a visit. The delegation held negotiations with members of the Cabinet of Ministers…
Monthly passenger traffic at Minsk National Airport in July exceeded half a million people, according to the airport’s website. For the first time in its history, the airport reported over 500,000 passengers within one incomplete month. The 500,000th passenger arrived on Belavia’s flight B2-927 Minsk-Krasnodar. The passenger traffic at Minsk National Airport in July rose…