Belarus-China trade up fourfold

Belarusian Foreign Minister Igor Snopkov named three key results of the country's cooperation with China over the past ten years at a press conference.

Firstly, trade turnover indicators have nearly quadrupled: goods exports increased from $2.5 billion to $8.9 billion in the period from January to November 2025.

Secondly, direct Chinese investments have doubled. According to ministry data, the total volume of investments from China into Belarus over the decade exceeded $2 billion, about half of which were direct foreign investments.

Finally, over twenty years, Chinese concessional and commercial loans have financed 28 major industrial projects totaling $5.5 billion, including in the fields of industry, energy, and transportation.

These figures confirm the ongoing growth of economic cooperation between Belarus and China and highlight the strategic importance of the partnership for Belarus's sales and investment markets.

Context

China remains one of Belarus's key trade and investment partners, strengthening cooperation in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure.