Freight to and from Belarus
Freight transit time from the UK to or from Belarus is 6 - 8 Days for a full load.
Belarus, Exports and Imports
The recession marred the high trade amount that Belarus managed in 2008 at $33.04 billion. In 2009, the exports were low at $18.04, billion although with plans to optimize on neighbors such as Russia, the trade volume is likely to go up. The main products exported from Belarus are: Machinery and equipment; Mineral products; Chemicals; Metals; Textiles; Foodstuffs. Major export partners are: Russia 32.3%, Netherlands 16.5%, Ukraine 8.5%, Latvia 6.5%, Poland 5.5%, UK 4.3%
As far as imports are concerned, the trends show a decrease, which is a positive sign for maintaining a positive trade balance. The import volume decreased from $39.61 billion in 2008 to $22.4 billion in 2009. The main products that are imported are: Mineral products; Machinery and equipment; Chemicals; Foodstuffs; Metals. The main import partners of Belarus are: Russia 59.4%, Germany 7.1%, Ukraine 5.3%, UK 2.3%.
Belarus, General Information
Belarus is a Republic with a total area of 207,600 km² and a total population of 9.7 million people. Its capital is Minsk and its currency the Belarusian Rouble.
Belarus is situated in the centre of Europe on the watershed of the Baltic and the Black Seas. Belarus borders on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and Ukraine. The total length of the state border makes up 2,969 km.
For more information, try the official website of the President of the Republic and the Belarus Tourist info portal.