In 2010, Belarus increased the volume of foreign trade in goods and services by 21.4%

February 14, Minsk /BELTA/. In 2010, Belarus increased the volume of foreign trade in goods and services (according to balance of payments methodology) by 21.4% compared to 2009, to over $67 billion, the National Statistical Committee informed BELTA. At the same time, exports grew by 20% and amounted to over $29.8 billion, while imports increased by 22.6% and amounted to over $37.2 billion. By the end of the year, a negative balance of over $7.4 billion was formed. According to the parameters of the forecast for the socio-economic development of Belarus in 2010, the growth rate of foreign trade in goods and services (according to balance of payments methodology) by the end of last year compared to 2009 should have been 124-125%, exports - 127-128%, imports - 120-121%. A negative balance should have been formed in the amount of $4.6-4.7 billion. According to the forecast for the current year, exports of goods and services should increase by 16-16.4% compared to 2010. -0-