In 2026, dairy products from Belarus are being supplied to 69 countries worldwide. Exports have expanded to 13 new markets. This was reported by Kseniya Meleshko, Head of the Directorate for Foreign Economic Activity of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry. Her remarks were reported by
BelTA, a TV BRICS partner.
The speaker noted that sales are increasing in virtually all regions – in Asia, Africa, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Gulf countries. In particular, Belarus exports more than 100,000 tonnes of butter to CIS countries annually.
“The share of Belarusian cheese and cottage cheese in Uzbekistan’s imports is 70 per cent, while in Tajikistan it is 80 per cent. The share of Belarusian whole milk powder in Uzbekistan’s imports is more than 60 per cent. […] This year, Belarus has expanded into 13 new markets. In total, dairy products are exported to 69 countries, with sales increasing in virtually all regions – Asia, Africa, the CIS and the Gulf countries,” Kseniya Meleshko stated.
Russia remains one of Belarus’s main trade and economic partners. The republic is developing a strategy for working with Russia’s remote regions. Over the past five years, the share of supplies has increased.
In addition, Belarusian dairy producers are developing supplies to Asian markets, with the growth rate reaching 123 per cent. According to the specialist, the Chinese market is becoming premium as prices for key product categories are rising.
“Among the areas of work on the Chinese market are a focus on quality, holding business events, trading through electronic platforms and participating in exhibitions. Work is currently under way to organise the participation of Belarusian dairy and meat plants in an exhibition in Shanghai,” Kseniya Meleshko added.
Egypt is among the main importers of Belarusian products in Africa. Belarus mainly supplies dry dairy products to this market.