Belarus: agricultural output up in January-April 2018

The agricultural output in Belarus’ enterprises of all categories in current prices reached Br3.4 billion in January-April, up by 1.5% YoY in comparable prices, the National Statistics Committee reported. The agricultural enterprises manufactured Br3.3 billion worth of products, up by 2%. The enterprises of all categories produced 607,400 tons of livestock and poultry (live weight),…

Belarus: Mogilev meat and dairy producers seek to tap into Japanese market

Mogilev companies are planning to branch out into the Japanese meat and dairy market. Relevant contracts may be concluded at the first Belarusian-Japanese economic forum in Japan on May 9-11, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Japan Ruslan Yesin announced. “The forthcoming forum will include meetings between Mogilev meat and dairy producers and Japanese…

Ukraine: sugar exports down in April 2018

In April Ukrainian producers delivered 41,800 tons of sugar to foreign markets, down by 12% MoM (47,200 tons in March), the press service of the Ukrtsukor National Association of Sugar Producers of Ukraine reported. “Although the pace of shipments slightly decreased, the geography of exports has not changed. Most shipments were made to Uzbekistan –…