Russia’s share in Belarus’ food export exceeds 70% in 2020

Russia accounted for more than 70% of Belarus’ food export in 2020, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry following a joint online meeting of the collegiums of the agriculture ministries of the two countries. “Russia is not only Belarus’ important strategic partner, but also our brotherly nation, we share history, culture, and traditions. The trade and economic cooperation plays a special role in advancing integration, being an important area of bilateral relations,” Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Krupko noted. Russia’s share in Belarus’ food export in 2020 equaled 74.4%. Russia also accounted for 33.6% of Belarus’ food import, up by 1.8% year-on-year. According to the demand and supply balance sheets for milk and dairy products, meat and meat products in the Union State of Belarus and Russia, the countries met their export targets for 2020. The two countries trade not only in traditional products, such as meat, dairy, and crop products, but also in high-technology goods. They include seeds, planting material, pedigree stock, plant protection products, veterinary medicines, feed additives, and modern farm machinery.