Specifics of import purchases of the Republic of Belarus in the agrifood sector

Abstract

The results of a comprehensive analysis of import purchases of agricultural products and food both in kind and in value terms are presented. The structure of the import basket of the republic and the tendencies of its change in recent years are considered. Commodity positions in the consumer market of Belarus are identified, which are characterized by a high share of imports. The price parameters for the main imported agrifood products are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the purchase of imported goods in the geographical aspect. The key trends in the development of import purchases of agricultural products of the Republic of Belarus have been identified.