12 Apr 2022 18:57

Belarus restricts exports of salt, sugar, flour, pasta

MINSK. April 12 (Interfax) - The Belarusian government has imposed a ban on the export of salt, sugar and other food products due to the high demand in border areas, the government's press service said.

"The decision was adopted to protect the domestic market due to the increased demand in the border areas for food products, which are bought by individuals in [large] commercial quantities to be exported outside the Republic of Belarus," the statement said.

According to the government's decision, now no more than one kilogram of salt, sugar, flour (buckwheat flour, wheat flour), certain types of cereals (buckwheat, rice, semolina, oats, oat flakes, millet) can be exported from Belarus outside the Eurasian Economic Union. The export of vegetable oil (up to one liter), canned meat, dairy and fish, except for canned baby food (up to three cans), is restricted.

The restriction does not apply to goods purchased in duty-free stores, which are located at Belarusian border checkpoints.

"It is possible to export these goods without restrictions if it has been determined so by regional executive committees," the statement said.