The exports of Belarusian agricultural products set a new record last year. Despite the sanctions, the agro-industrial complex closed the year with a figure of $6.5 billion. That is almost $700 million more than in 2020. By the end of the five-year period it is planned to reach the figure of 7 billion. At the same time, the domestic market is provided with everything it needs. Moreover, the volume of Belarusian foodstuffs is growing. And the embargo on a number of foreign goods, introduced on January 1, stimulated our manufacturers. Today, the import substitution was discussed at a major food forum of retail and manufacturers.
The main epithet of this forum is import substitution. The stands are abundant with delicacies, and mostly new products developed by our manufacturers are presented. They are designed so that the Belarusians did not feel any lack and discomfort from the introduction of the food embargo on goods from the countries that supported the sanctions against us. Our food industry provides a rich choice of meat and dairy products.
Igor Brylo, First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of Belarus:
“We have not just enough food ingredients, we have much more. Today we have more than 400 varieties of hard and semi-hard cheese. We produce about 250 thousand tons of cheese per year and imported 1.4 thousand tons last year. So, the figures are not comparable, and we can't say that someone has lost anything. The line of soft cheeses has also increased. We create our own brands made of domestic ingredients. Producers, of course, keep recipes in secret, but guarantee their naturalness."
Belarus reaches record export of agricultural products in 2021
Our goods are valued far beyond the borders of the country exactly for their naturalness and taste. By the end of last year, the agricultural products were exported for a record amount of nearly $6.5 billion. But, as the Ministry pointed out, this is not the limit. 7 billion - this is the bar.
Ministry of Agriculture: there is enough food ingredients and goods at domestic market
19 января 2022












