MINSK, 10 November (BelTA) – Belarus' agricultural exports have increased 12 times over 26 years, Belarus' Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo said at the plenary session of the business forum at the 26th international wholesale exhibition Prodexpo, BelTA has learned.
“The food and processing industry is one of the most advanced sectors of the Belarusian economy. Today the country is fully provided with high-quality domestic food products. 26 years ago it was difficult to imagine that Belarus would be able not only to feed itself but also to increase exports 12 times. This is our big achievement. Today, Belarusian food enjoys well-deserved recognition and trust of consumers, exports its food products to more than 100 countries. In terms of several types of dairy products, our country is one of the top five exporters in the world,” Igor Brylo noted.
The deputy minister noted that despite the pandemic, the agricultural industry worked steadily, gathered a good harvest in 2020. "It is expected that by the end of the year the production in the agricultural sector will expand by more than 5.5%. the output is expected to total $10 billion, and exports to reach $5.8 billion (an increase of 6% over 2019)," he said.
The 26th edition of the international wholesale exhibition Prodexpo is running in Minsk on 10-13 November. The business forum “Strategic prospects of food industry development in Belarus” brought together representatives of government agencies, heads of major food enterprises. The program also includes a congress of producers and retail chains, a tasting competition, a culinary cup, the professional forum of bakers and confectioners International Bread Salon, presentations, master-classes, and interactive shows.
