Trading Partner Portal: Belarus
Trade Overview
In Geneva in March 2022, the U.S., the EU and more than a dozen other World Trade Organization members issued a joint statement condemning Belarus’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and affirmed their intent to block its bid to join the WTO. “We have concluded that Belarus is unfit for WTO membership. We will not further consider its application for accession,” the members said.
The Republic of Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe bordered by Russia to the Northeast, Ukraine to the South, Poland to the West, and Lithuania and Latvia to the Northwest. Over 40% of the country is forested. The population of Belarus is roughly 9.09 million, with GDP coming in at $93.4 billion in 2025. Belarus’ major economic sectors are service industries and manufacturing.
Belarus declared independence in 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Belarus is a member of the United Nations and the Eurasian Economic Union. The country is not a part of the EU; however, it does maintain a bilateral relationship with the organization.
Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Belarus were established just over 25 years ago. The U.S. has provided nearly $250 million of assistance to Belarus since 1991 to support the development of a more democratic society and a more prosperous economy. Over the years, thousands of Belarusians have come to the United States on academic and professional exchange programs.
U.S. – Belarusian Trade
Two-way goods trade between the two countries equaled $37 billion in 2025, with the U.S. exporting $18 million worth of goods to Belarus. Down significantly from the $218 million in 2021, but up from 2024’s $11 million. Top exports were chemicals ($8 million), computer and electronic products ($3 million), processed foods ($2 million), waste and scrap ($2 million), and products supporting agriculture and forestry ($1 million).
Imports from Belarus to the U.S. totaled $19 million in 2025. This was mostly made up of processed foods ($8 million), fabricated metals ($5 million), textile mill products ($1 million), printed matter & related products ($1 million), textiles and fabrics ($1 million).
California – Belarusian Trade
California exported $2 million worth of goods to Belarus in 2025, with products supporting agriculture and forestry topping at $1 million. Other top exports were agricultural products ($258,000), chemicals ($147,000), miscellaneous manufactures ($136,000), leather and allied products ($38,000).
California imported $934,000 worth of goods from Belarus in 2025 a 29% increase from 2024 imports. Top imports were textile and fabrics ($545,000), electrical equipment, appliances & components ($185,000), processed foods ($134,000), goods returned ($22,000), and plastics and rubber products ($16,000).
FDI – Belarus
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Belarus FDI position into the U.S. was $37 million. with the U.S. position in Belarus as $15 million, a decrease of 153.6% from the previous year.