Belarus Industry Statistics

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Belarus Industry Statistics

See how Belarus Industry mixes record output with energy scale, from Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant delivering 4.5 billion kWh in 2023 and ammonia reaching 2.1 million tons nationwide to Belshina producing 4.2 million tires in 2022 and exporting $1.5 billion in chemical products in 2022. It is a fast way to connect what is made in the factories with what powers the country and where the products end up.

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Key Statistics

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Synthetic rubber production by Belshina was 220,000 tons in 2023.

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In 2022, nitrogen fertilizers output reached 1.8 million tons from Grodno Azot.

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Belarus pharmaceutical industry produced 45 million packs of medicines in 2023.

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In 2021, caprolactam production was 65,000 tons for polyamide fibers.

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Tires manufacturing by Belshina totaled 4.2 million units in 2022.

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In 2023, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) output was 120,000 tons.

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Paint and varnish production reached 85,000 tons in 2021.

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In 2022, ammonia production was 2.1 million tons nationwide.

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Detergents and cleaners output totaled 250,000 tons in 2023.

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In 2021, polyethylene production was 180,000 tons from petrochemical plants.

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Belarus exported $1.5 billion in chemical products in 2022, mainly fertilizers.

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In 2023, methanol output was 450,000 tons for fuel additives.

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Synthetic fibers production reached 95,000 tons in 2022.

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In 2021, herbicides and pesticides output was 12,000 tons.

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Caustic soda production totaled 320,000 tons in 2023.

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In 2022, polypropylene output was 140,000 tons.

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Pharmaceutical exports reached $450 million in 2023.

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In 2021, mineral fertilizers production was 7.5 million tons.

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Adhesives and sealants output was 35,000 tons in 2022.

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In 2023, ethyl alcohol production for industry was 120,000 tons.

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Plastics products manufacturing totaled 450,000 tons in 2021.

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In 2022, urea fertilizer output was 1.2 million tons.

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Cosmetics production reached 25 million units in 2023.

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In 2021, potassium chloride from potash was 10.5 million tons processed chemically.

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Synthetic detergents production was 180,000 tons in 2022.

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In 2023, carbon black output for tires was 55,000 tons.

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In 2023, Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant generated 4.5 billion kWh of electricity, covering 25% of Belarus's total power needs.

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Belarus's total electricity production in 2022 was 40.2 billion kWh, with natural gas-fired plants contributing 55%.

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In 2021, renewable energy sources accounted for 5% of Belarus's energy mix, mainly biofuels at 1.2 billion kWh.

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Mozyr Oil Refinery processed 8.5 million tons of crude oil in 2023, yielding 7.2 million tons of products.

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Belarus natural gas consumption reached 17.5 billion cubic meters in 2022, 95% imported from Russia.

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In 2023, Beltransgaz transported 18.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas through its pipelines.

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Coal imports to Belarus totaled 2.1 million tons in 2022 for power generation.

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Belarus's installed electricity capacity was 11.5 GW in 2023, including 2.4 GW nuclear.

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In 2021, heat production from cogeneration plants was 45 million Gcal nationwide.

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Naftan Novopolotsk Refinery output was 5.8 million tons of petroleum products in 2022.

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Belarus wind power capacity reached 150 MW in 2023, with 12 farms operational.

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In 2022, solar photovoltaic installations generated 120 million kWh in Belarus.

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District heating systems supplied 42 million Gcal to consumers in 2023.

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Belarus's primary energy consumption per capita was 3.2 toe in 2021.

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In 2023, biogas plants produced 180 million kWh from agricultural waste.

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Oil product exports from Belarus refineries totaled 12.4 million tons in 2022.

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Electricity exports to neighboring countries reached 5.1 billion kWh in 2023.

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In 2021, peat production for energy was 4.2 million tons.

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Hydropower stations generated 1.2 billion kWh in 2022, 3% of total electricity.

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Belarus energy intensity of GDP was 0.22 toe per $1,000 GDP in 2023.

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In 2023, smart grid investments reached $250 million for modernization.

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Fuel oil production was 2.8 million tons in 2022 from refineries.

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In 2021, transmission losses in electricity grid were 6.5% of production.

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Diesel fuel output totaled 6.1 million tons in 2023.

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Gasoline production reached 4.2 million tons in 2022.

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In 2022, Belarus produced 38,500 units of BelAZ heavy dump trucks, representing a 15% increase from 2021, primarily for mining operations worldwide.

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Belarusian tractor manufacturer Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) exported 22,000 tractors in 2023, accounting for 65% of total production of 34,000 units.

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In 2021, the Belarusian machinery sector contributed 12.4% to the country's total industrial output, valued at BYN 18.2 billion.

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Belkommunmash produced 150 new electric buses in 2022, with a focus on low-floor models for urban transport.

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In 2023, AMKODOR exported 1,200 units of communal machinery, including snowplows and loaders, to 25 countries.

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Belarus produced 45,000 tons of metal-cutting machine tools in 2022, up 8% from the previous year.

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Gomselmash harvested combine harvesters reached 3,500 units produced in 2023, with 70% exported to CIS countries.

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In 2021, the output of refrigerators by Atlant reached 1.2 million units, holding 45% of the domestic market.

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MAZ truck production totaled 18,000 units in 2022, including 5,000 heavy-duty models for logging.

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Belarusian bearing production by GPZ-2 was 4.5 million units in 2023, primarily for automotive use.

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In 2022, Mozyr Machine-Building Plant produced 2,800 units of dairy equipment, exported to 40 countries.

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Elevator manufacturing by Otis Lifts Belarus yielded 1,500 units in 2021, with advanced safety features.

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In 2023, production of electric motors by Elektromotor plant reached 250,000 units, up 12% YoY.

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Bobruiskagromash produced 900 forage harvesters in 2022, focusing on high-capacity models.

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In 2021, output of pumps by Nasos-Minsk was 15,000 units, serving oil and water sectors.

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Ladoga electric buses production hit 200 units in 2023, with zero-emission technology.

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In 2022, forging presses from PDM-Naftan totaled 450 units for metallurgical applications.

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Conveyor systems production by BelKOMMU NMASH was 1,200 km length equivalent in 2021.

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In 2023, agricultural machinery exports from Belarus reached $1.2 billion, led by tractors.

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Vityas TVs production was 450,000 units in 2022, with smart TV features dominant.

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In 2021, wood processing equipment from Lida Plant output 650 units.

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Air compressors by Protek totaled 3,500 units in 2023.

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In 2022, Belarusian forklift production by AMKODOR was 800 units.

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Road construction machinery output reached 1,100 units in 2021 from Amkodor.

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In 2023, diesel generators production by MTZ-Transmash was 2,000 units.

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Precision tools manufacturing yielded 120,000 items in 2022 from Beltool.

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In 2021, packaging machinery from Belkoexport was 950 units.

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Crane production by KZPT totaled 350 units in 2023.

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Ventilation equipment output by Ventprom was 5,000 units in 2022.

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Belarus food processing industry output grew 5.2% to BYN 25 billion in 2023.

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In 2022, meat production in Belarus reached 1.2 million tons, with poultry at 45%.

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Milk processing totaled 6.8 million tons in 2023, yielding 2.1 billion liters of dairy.

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Sugar production from beets was 450,000 tons in 2022.

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In 2021, bread and bakery products output was 1.05 million tons.

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Canned food production reached 120 million standard cans in 2023.

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Vegetable oil extraction was 1.8 million tons in 2022, mainly sunflower.

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In 2023, pasta production totaled 250,000 tons.

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Beer brewing output was 4.5 million hectoliters in 2022.

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Confectionery production reached 450,000 tons in 2021.

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In 2022, fish processing yielded 150,000 tons of products.

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Soft drinks bottling totaled 1.2 billion liters in 2023.

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Flour milling output was 850,000 tons in 2021.

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In 2023, poultry meat processing was 550,000 tons.

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Butter production reached 120,000 tons in 2022.

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Cheese output totaled 320,000 tons in 2021.

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In 2022, ice cream production was 180,000 tons.

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Mineral water bottling reached 450 million liters in 2023.

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Sausage production was 350,000 tons in 2021.

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In 2023, baby food output grew to 25,000 tons.

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Margarine and spreads production totaled 80,000 tons in 2022.

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Chocolate confectionery was 120,000 tons in 2021.

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In 2022, fruit juices processing yielded 300 million liters.

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Bread production per capita was 145 kg annually in 2023.

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Pork processing reached 420,000 tons in 2021.

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Belarus potash fertilizer production by Belaruskali was 11.2 million tons in 2023, world's second largest.

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In 2022, iron ore extraction in Belarus totaled 28 million tons from open pits.

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Belaruskali exported 8.5 million tons of potash in 2023 to 120 countries.

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Clinker cement production reached 2.4 million tons in 2022 from 5 plants.

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In 2021, nepheline syenite mining yielded 1.8 million tons for aluminum.

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Dolomite extraction was 5.2 million tons in 2023 for construction.

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In 2022, phosphorite deposits produced 1.1 million tons of apatite concentrate.

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Sand and gravel quarrying output totaled 25 million cubic meters in 2021.

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Belarus gold production from mining was 1.2 tons in 2023.

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Limestone mining reached 12 million tons in 2022 for cement.

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In 2023, chalk extraction was 3.5 million tons from open casts.

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Gypsum mining output was 850,000 tons in 2021.

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Clay for bricks production totaled 4.8 million tons in 2022.

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In 2023, peat extraction for non-energy uses was 1.5 million tons.

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Salt production from brine was 450,000 tons in 2022.

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Kaolin clay mining yielded 120,000 tons in 2021 for ceramics.

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In 2023, crushed stone production reached 18 million tons.

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Quartz sand extraction was 2.2 million tons in 2022 for glass.

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Brick clay quarries produced 6.1 million tons in 2021.

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In 2022, Belaruskali's underground mines operated at 95% capacity utilization.

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Copper-nickel ore processing output was 45,000 tons in 2023.

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Marl mining for cement was 8.5 million tons in 2021.

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In 2023, construction sand output totaled 15 million m³.

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Zeolite deposits yielded 200,000 tons in 2022 for agriculture.

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Belarus Industry is producing everything from fertilizers and caustic soda to buses and bread, and the latest production scale is hard to ignore. The growth engine is visible in high voltage figures too, with the Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant generating 4.5 billion kWh in 2023, covering about a quarter of the country’s power needs. But the most revealing moments come from the switch between sectors, where chemicals can ship at billion dollar levels while everyday manufacturing still measures output in packs, units, and tons.

Key Takeaways

  • Synthetic rubber production by Belshina was 220,000 tons in 2023.
  • In 2022, nitrogen fertilizers output reached 1.8 million tons from Grodno Azot.
  • Belarus pharmaceutical industry produced 45 million packs of medicines in 2023.
  • In 2023, Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant generated 4.5 billion kWh of electricity, covering 25% of Belarus's total power needs.
  • Belarus's total electricity production in 2022 was 40.2 billion kWh, with natural gas-fired plants contributing 55%.
  • In 2021, renewable energy sources accounted for 5% of Belarus's energy mix, mainly biofuels at 1.2 billion kWh.
  • In 2022, Belarus produced 38,500 units of BelAZ heavy dump trucks, representing a 15% increase from 2021, primarily for mining operations worldwide.
  • Belarusian tractor manufacturer Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) exported 22,000 tractors in 2023, accounting for 65% of total production of 34,000 units.
  • In 2021, the Belarusian machinery sector contributed 12.4% to the country's total industrial output, valued at BYN 18.2 billion.
  • Belarus food processing industry output grew 5.2% to BYN 25 billion in 2023.
  • In 2022, meat production in Belarus reached 1.2 million tons, with poultry at 45%.
  • Milk processing totaled 6.8 million tons in 2023, yielding 2.1 billion liters of dairy.
  • Belarus potash fertilizer production by Belaruskali was 11.2 million tons in 2023, world's second largest.
  • In 2022, iron ore extraction in Belarus totaled 28 million tons from open pits.
  • Belaruskali exported 8.5 million tons of potash in 2023 to 120 countries.

Belarus industry surged across chemicals, machinery, energy, and food, with major fertilizer exports and steady power growth.

Chemicals and Petrochemicals

1Synthetic rubber production by Belshina was 220,000 tons in 2023.
Directional
2In 2022, nitrogen fertilizers output reached 1.8 million tons from Grodno Azot.
Verified
3Belarus pharmaceutical industry produced 45 million packs of medicines in 2023.
Verified
4In 2021, caprolactam production was 65,000 tons for polyamide fibers.
Verified
5Tires manufacturing by Belshina totaled 4.2 million units in 2022.
Verified
6In 2023, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) output was 120,000 tons.
Directional
7Paint and varnish production reached 85,000 tons in 2021.
Directional
8In 2022, ammonia production was 2.1 million tons nationwide.
Single source
9Detergents and cleaners output totaled 250,000 tons in 2023.
Directional
10In 2021, polyethylene production was 180,000 tons from petrochemical plants.
Verified
11Belarus exported $1.5 billion in chemical products in 2022, mainly fertilizers.
Single source
12In 2023, methanol output was 450,000 tons for fuel additives.
Verified
13Synthetic fibers production reached 95,000 tons in 2022.
Verified
14In 2021, herbicides and pesticides output was 12,000 tons.
Single source
15Caustic soda production totaled 320,000 tons in 2023.
Verified
16In 2022, polypropylene output was 140,000 tons.
Directional
17Pharmaceutical exports reached $450 million in 2023.
Directional
18In 2021, mineral fertilizers production was 7.5 million tons.
Verified
19Adhesives and sealants output was 35,000 tons in 2022.
Verified
20In 2023, ethyl alcohol production for industry was 120,000 tons.
Verified
21Plastics products manufacturing totaled 450,000 tons in 2021.
Verified
22In 2022, urea fertilizer output was 1.2 million tons.
Verified
23Cosmetics production reached 25 million units in 2023.
Verified
24In 2021, potassium chloride from potash was 10.5 million tons processed chemically.
Verified
25Synthetic detergents production was 180,000 tons in 2022.
Verified
26In 2023, carbon black output for tires was 55,000 tons.
Verified

Chemicals and Petrochemicals Interpretation

While Belarus clearly excels at keeping the world clean, fueled, medicated, and on rubber, with its vast output of fertilizers, tires, and pharmaceuticals, one can't help but wonder if their industrial strategy is essentially "We'll handle the unglamorous but essential backbone of modern society, thank you very much."

Energy and Utilities

1In 2023, Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant generated 4.5 billion kWh of electricity, covering 25% of Belarus's total power needs.
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2Belarus's total electricity production in 2022 was 40.2 billion kWh, with natural gas-fired plants contributing 55%.
Verified
3In 2021, renewable energy sources accounted for 5% of Belarus's energy mix, mainly biofuels at 1.2 billion kWh.
Verified
4Mozyr Oil Refinery processed 8.5 million tons of crude oil in 2023, yielding 7.2 million tons of products.
Single source
5Belarus natural gas consumption reached 17.5 billion cubic meters in 2022, 95% imported from Russia.
Verified
6In 2023, Beltransgaz transported 18.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas through its pipelines.
Verified
7Coal imports to Belarus totaled 2.1 million tons in 2022 for power generation.
Single source
8Belarus's installed electricity capacity was 11.5 GW in 2023, including 2.4 GW nuclear.
Verified
9In 2021, heat production from cogeneration plants was 45 million Gcal nationwide.
Verified
10Naftan Novopolotsk Refinery output was 5.8 million tons of petroleum products in 2022.
Verified
11Belarus wind power capacity reached 150 MW in 2023, with 12 farms operational.
Single source
12In 2022, solar photovoltaic installations generated 120 million kWh in Belarus.
Verified
13District heating systems supplied 42 million Gcal to consumers in 2023.
Verified
14Belarus's primary energy consumption per capita was 3.2 toe in 2021.
Verified
15In 2023, biogas plants produced 180 million kWh from agricultural waste.
Verified
16Oil product exports from Belarus refineries totaled 12.4 million tons in 2022.
Verified
17Electricity exports to neighboring countries reached 5.1 billion kWh in 2023.
Directional
18In 2021, peat production for energy was 4.2 million tons.
Single source
19Hydropower stations generated 1.2 billion kWh in 2022, 3% of total electricity.
Verified
20Belarus energy intensity of GDP was 0.22 toe per $1,000 GDP in 2023.
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21In 2023, smart grid investments reached $250 million for modernization.
Verified
22Fuel oil production was 2.8 million tons in 2022 from refineries.
Single source
23In 2021, transmission losses in electricity grid were 6.5% of production.
Verified
24Diesel fuel output totaled 6.1 million tons in 2023.
Verified
25Gasoline production reached 4.2 million tons in 2022.
Directional

Energy and Utilities Interpretation

Belarus's energy sector paints a picture of a nation whose Ostrovets nuclear plant is boldly attempting to power a quarter of its future, while its present remains stubbornly, and almost entirely, fueled by natural gas imports and the oily fruits of its two massive refineries.

Machinery and Equipment

1In 2022, Belarus produced 38,500 units of BelAZ heavy dump trucks, representing a 15% increase from 2021, primarily for mining operations worldwide.
Directional
2Belarusian tractor manufacturer Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) exported 22,000 tractors in 2023, accounting for 65% of total production of 34,000 units.
Verified
3In 2021, the Belarusian machinery sector contributed 12.4% to the country's total industrial output, valued at BYN 18.2 billion.
Verified
4Belkommunmash produced 150 new electric buses in 2022, with a focus on low-floor models for urban transport.
Verified
5In 2023, AMKODOR exported 1,200 units of communal machinery, including snowplows and loaders, to 25 countries.
Verified
6Belarus produced 45,000 tons of metal-cutting machine tools in 2022, up 8% from the previous year.
Verified
7Gomselmash harvested combine harvesters reached 3,500 units produced in 2023, with 70% exported to CIS countries.
Single source
8In 2021, the output of refrigerators by Atlant reached 1.2 million units, holding 45% of the domestic market.
Verified
9MAZ truck production totaled 18,000 units in 2022, including 5,000 heavy-duty models for logging.
Verified
10Belarusian bearing production by GPZ-2 was 4.5 million units in 2023, primarily for automotive use.
Verified
11In 2022, Mozyr Machine-Building Plant produced 2,800 units of dairy equipment, exported to 40 countries.
Verified
12Elevator manufacturing by Otis Lifts Belarus yielded 1,500 units in 2021, with advanced safety features.
Verified
13In 2023, production of electric motors by Elektromotor plant reached 250,000 units, up 12% YoY.
Verified
14Bobruiskagromash produced 900 forage harvesters in 2022, focusing on high-capacity models.
Verified
15In 2021, output of pumps by Nasos-Minsk was 15,000 units, serving oil and water sectors.
Verified
16Ladoga electric buses production hit 200 units in 2023, with zero-emission technology.
Verified
17In 2022, forging presses from PDM-Naftan totaled 450 units for metallurgical applications.
Verified
18Conveyor systems production by BelKOMMU NMASH was 1,200 km length equivalent in 2021.
Verified
19In 2023, agricultural machinery exports from Belarus reached $1.2 billion, led by tractors.
Verified
20Vityas TVs production was 450,000 units in 2022, with smart TV features dominant.
Directional
21In 2021, wood processing equipment from Lida Plant output 650 units.
Single source
22Air compressors by Protek totaled 3,500 units in 2023.
Verified
23In 2022, Belarusian forklift production by AMKODOR was 800 units.
Single source
24Road construction machinery output reached 1,100 units in 2021 from Amkodor.
Verified
25In 2023, diesel generators production by MTZ-Transmash was 2,000 units.
Directional
26Precision tools manufacturing yielded 120,000 items in 2022 from Beltool.
Verified
27In 2021, packaging machinery from Belkoexport was 950 units.
Verified
28Crane production by KZPT totaled 350 units in 2023.
Directional
29Ventilation equipment output by Ventprom was 5,000 units in 2022.
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Machinery and Equipment Interpretation

Belarus, often underestimated on the world stage, methodically built its industrial engine to quietly become a global supplier of the heavy, dirty, and essential machinery—from mining trucks to tractors—that keeps the world's raw materials flowing and its fields tilled.

Manufacturing

1Belarus food processing industry output grew 5.2% to BYN 25 billion in 2023.
Verified
2In 2022, meat production in Belarus reached 1.2 million tons, with poultry at 45%.
Single source
3Milk processing totaled 6.8 million tons in 2023, yielding 2.1 billion liters of dairy.
Verified
4Sugar production from beets was 450,000 tons in 2022.
Verified
5In 2021, bread and bakery products output was 1.05 million tons.
Verified
6Canned food production reached 120 million standard cans in 2023.
Verified
7Vegetable oil extraction was 1.8 million tons in 2022, mainly sunflower.
Verified
8In 2023, pasta production totaled 250,000 tons.
Verified
9Beer brewing output was 4.5 million hectoliters in 2022.
Single source
10Confectionery production reached 450,000 tons in 2021.
Verified
11In 2022, fish processing yielded 150,000 tons of products.
Directional
12Soft drinks bottling totaled 1.2 billion liters in 2023.
Verified
13Flour milling output was 850,000 tons in 2021.
Verified
14In 2023, poultry meat processing was 550,000 tons.
Single source
15Butter production reached 120,000 tons in 2022.
Directional
16Cheese output totaled 320,000 tons in 2021.
Verified
17In 2022, ice cream production was 180,000 tons.
Single source
18Mineral water bottling reached 450 million liters in 2023.
Single source
19Sausage production was 350,000 tons in 2021.
Verified
20In 2023, baby food output grew to 25,000 tons.
Verified
21Margarine and spreads production totaled 80,000 tons in 2022.
Verified
22Chocolate confectionery was 120,000 tons in 2021.
Verified
23In 2022, fruit juices processing yielded 300 million liters.
Verified
24Bread production per capita was 145 kg annually in 2023.
Verified
25Pork processing reached 420,000 tons in 2021.
Verified

Manufacturing Interpretation

Belarus is steadily building an edible empire, where the annual 145 kilograms of bread per person fuels both its citizens and a surprisingly robust, growing industrial machine.

Mining and Extraction

1Belarus potash fertilizer production by Belaruskali was 11.2 million tons in 2023, world's second largest.
Single source
2In 2022, iron ore extraction in Belarus totaled 28 million tons from open pits.
Verified
3Belaruskali exported 8.5 million tons of potash in 2023 to 120 countries.
Single source
4Clinker cement production reached 2.4 million tons in 2022 from 5 plants.
Verified
5In 2021, nepheline syenite mining yielded 1.8 million tons for aluminum.
Verified
6Dolomite extraction was 5.2 million tons in 2023 for construction.
Verified
7In 2022, phosphorite deposits produced 1.1 million tons of apatite concentrate.
Verified
8Sand and gravel quarrying output totaled 25 million cubic meters in 2021.
Directional
9Belarus gold production from mining was 1.2 tons in 2023.
Verified
10Limestone mining reached 12 million tons in 2022 for cement.
Verified
11In 2023, chalk extraction was 3.5 million tons from open casts.
Verified
12Gypsum mining output was 850,000 tons in 2021.
Single source
13Clay for bricks production totaled 4.8 million tons in 2022.
Verified
14In 2023, peat extraction for non-energy uses was 1.5 million tons.
Verified
15Salt production from brine was 450,000 tons in 2022.
Verified
16Kaolin clay mining yielded 120,000 tons in 2021 for ceramics.
Single source
17In 2023, crushed stone production reached 18 million tons.
Single source
18Quartz sand extraction was 2.2 million tons in 2022 for glass.
Single source
19Brick clay quarries produced 6.1 million tons in 2021.
Verified
20In 2022, Belaruskali's underground mines operated at 95% capacity utilization.
Single source
21Copper-nickel ore processing output was 45,000 tons in 2023.
Verified
22Marl mining for cement was 8.5 million tons in 2021.
Verified
23In 2023, construction sand output totaled 15 million m³.
Verified
24Zeolite deposits yielded 200,000 tons in 2022 for agriculture.
Verified

Mining and Extraction Interpretation

While Belarus is globally recognized for its commanding potash production, a deeper excavation reveals a surprisingly robust and diversified bedrock of essential industrial minerals quietly fueling its economy and global construction projects.

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    belstat.gov.by

    belstat.gov.by

  • BELKOMMUNMASH logo
    Reference 4
    BELKOMMUNMASH
    belkommunmash.by

    belkommunmash.by

  • AMKODOR logo
    Reference 5
    AMKODOR
    amkodor.by

    amkodor.by

  • STAN logo
    Reference 6
    STAN
    stan.by

    stan.by

  • GOMSELMASH logo
    Reference 7
    GOMSELMASH
    gomselmash.by

    gomselmash.by

  • ATLANT logo
    Reference 8
    ATLANT
    atlant.by

    atlant.by

  • MAZ logo
    Reference 9
    MAZ
    maz.by

    maz.by

  • GPZ2 logo
    Reference 10
    GPZ2
    gpz2.by

    gpz2.by

  • MOZYRPLANT logo
    Reference 11
    MOZYRPLANT
    mozyrplant.by

    mozyrplant.by

  • OTIS logo
    Reference 12
    OTIS
    otis.com

    otis.com

  • ELEKTROMOTOR logo
    Reference 13
    ELEKTROMOTOR
    elektromotor.by

    elektromotor.by

  • BOBRUISKAGROMASH logo
    Reference 14
    BOBRUISKAGROMASH
    bobruiskagromash.by

    bobruiskagromash.by

  • NASOS-MINSK logo
    Reference 15
    NASOS-MINSK
    nasos-minsk.by

    nasos-minsk.by

  • LADOGA logo
    Reference 16
    LADOGA
    ladoga.by

    ladoga.by

  • PDM-NAFTAN logo
    Reference 17
    PDM-NAFTAN
    pdm-naftan.by

    pdm-naftan.by

  • VITYAS logo
    Reference 18
    VITYAS
    vityas.by

    vityas.by

  • LIDAMASH logo
    Reference 19
    LIDAMASH
    lidamash.by

    lidamash.by

  • PROTEK logo
    Reference 20
    PROTEK
    protek.by

    protek.by

  • BELTOOL logo
    Reference 21
    BELTOOL
    beltool.by

    beltool.by

  • BELKOEXPORT logo
    Reference 22
    BELKOEXPORT
    belkoexport.by

    belkoexport.by

  • KZPT logo
    Reference 23
    KZPT
    kzpt.by

    kzpt.by

  • VENTPROM logo
    Reference 24
    VENTPROM
    ventprom.by

    ventprom.by

  • NPP logo
    Reference 25
    NPP
    npp.by

    npp.by

  • MINENERGO logo
    Reference 26
    MINENERGO
    minenergo.gov.by

    minenergo.gov.by

  • MOZIR-REFINERY logo
    Reference 27
    MOZIR-REFINERY
    mozir-refinery.by

    mozir-refinery.by

  • IEA logo
    Reference 28
    IEA
    iea.org

    iea.org

  • BELTRANSGAZ logo
    Reference 29
    BELTRANSGAZ
    beltransgaz.by

    beltransgaz.by

  • WWW-PUB logo
    Reference 30
    WWW-PUB
    www-pub.iaea.org

    www-pub.iaea.org

  • NAFTAN logo
    Reference 31
    NAFTAN
    naftan.by

    naftan.by

  • GEM logo
    Reference 32
    GEM
    gem.wiki

    gem.wiki

  • BELBIO logo
    Reference 33
    BELBIO
    belbio.by

    belbio.by

  • BELENERGO logo
    Reference 34
    BELENERGO
    belenergo.by

    belenergo.by

  • GIDROENERGO logo
    Reference 35
    GIDROENERGO
    gidroenergo.by

    gidroenergo.by

  • WORLDBANK logo
    Reference 36
    WORLDBANK
    worldbank.org

    worldbank.org

  • BELARUSKALI logo
    Reference 37
    BELARUSKALI
    belaruskali.by

    belaruskali.by

  • CEMENT logo
    Reference 38
    CEMENT
    cement.by

    cement.by

  • FOSFORIT logo
    Reference 39
    FOSFORIT
    fosforit.by

    fosforit.by

  • USGS logo
    Reference 40
    USGS
    usgs.gov

    usgs.gov

  • BELGOSOL logo
    Reference 41
    BELGOSOL
    belgosol.by

    belgosol.by

  • JCM logo
    Reference 42
    JCM
    jcm.by

    jcm.by

  • BELSHINA logo
    Reference 43
    BELSHINA
    belshina.by

    belshina.by

  • GRODNO-AZOT logo
    Reference 44
    GRODNO-AZOT
    grodno-azot.by

    grodno-azot.by

  • BELMEDPREPARATY logo
    Reference 45
    BELMEDPREPARATY
    belmedpreparaty.by

    belmedpreparaty.by

  • LAPIDARI logo
    Reference 46
    LAPIDARI
    lapidari.by

    lapidari.by

  • KHIMGORKI logo
    Reference 47
    KHIMGORKI
    khimgorki.by

    khimgorki.by

  • BELPHARMA logo
    Reference 48
    BELPHARMA
    belpharma.by

    belpharma.by

  • BELKOSMETIKA logo
    Reference 49
    BELKOSMETIKA
    belkosmetika.by

    belkosmetika.by

  • SPBD logo
    Reference 50
    SPBD
    spbd.by

    spbd.by