Belstat has published data on foreign trade in goods for the first 11 months of this year. In January–November, imports of goods into Belarus exceeded exports by almost $6 billion. The goods trade deficit increased by 39.7% compared with the same period last year.
Belarus’ exports over the 11 months grew by less than 0.1%, or $31.3 million, to $37.18 billion. Imports of goods rose by 4.2% to $43.18 billion.
In trade with CIS countries, Belarus’ goods exports in January–November increased by 3.2% to $27.45 billion, while imports from these countries grew by 5.3% to $25.17 billion. The trade surplus with CIS countries amounted to $2.28 billion and decreased by 15.9% compared with the same period last year.
Belarus’ goods supplies to countries outside the CIS fell by 7.7% to $9.73 billion. Imports from outside the CIS rose by 2.6% to $18 billion. The trade deficit with non-CIS countries increased by 18.2% to $8.28 billion.
In November, Belarus’ goods exports rose by 18.9% to $3.79 billion, while imports increased by 17.2% to $4.5 billion. The goods trade deficit in November amounted to $707.2 million, up 9% year on year.
Exports of goods to CIS countries in November increased by 20.7% to $5.48 billion, while imports rose by 25.8% to $2.66 billion. The trade surplus with CIS countries shrank by 29% to $154.3 million.
Supplies of Belarusian goods outside the CIS grew in November by 13.8% to $977.1 million. Imports from this region increased by 6.6% to $1.84 billion. The trade deficit with non-CIS countries amounted to $861.5 million, down 0.5% compared with November last year.
