Belarus Instructing Thailand and Vietnam on Dairy Farming Practices
Belarus is increasing its dairy exports, focusing on the Southeast Asian region as a growing market. The country aims to boost its presence in countries like China and Mongolia, and has already started supplying milk and dried milk to Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar [1][2].
The new production facilities at OAO "Bеllaкт" will help Belarus meet the rising demand for dairy products in the region. The total cost of the project is estimated at Br380 million, with almost half of the expenses covered by a loan from the Development Bank of Belarus [3]. The enterprise will also contribute 13% of the project's costs [4].
The new plant, set to double the production of infant formula meeting global standards, will process an additional 61,000 tons of milk per year [5]. The focus on Southeast Asia is strategic, as the region is showing a growing culture of dairy consumption, despite past storage issues and a hot climate [6].
The new production facilities will primarily focus on exporting semi-hard and hard cheeses, as well as cheese curds and processed whey products, which are seen as having strong demand in the region, particularly in the mass market and HoReCa (Hotel/Restaurant/Catering) segments [1].
The project is part of a broader strategic push by Belarus to penetrate new international markets beyond traditional CIS partners. The rest of the funding for the project will come from the Republican Centralized Innovation Fund and the Innovation Fund of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee [7]. The project is expected to expand exports to at least 15 countries.
Belarusian cheeses have already sparked interest in Thailand, and the new production facilities are expected to further boost this interest [8]. The success of Belarusian dairy exports in Southeast Asia will depend on the ability to navigate variable cultural barriers and medium-high entry difficulty in the region [4].
In conclusion, Belarus's dairy export expansion to Southeast Asia is a strategic move to tap into the growing demand for dairy products in the region. The new production facilities at OAO "Bеllaкт" will play a crucial role in meeting this demand and positioning Belarus as a significant player in the Southeast Asian dairy market.
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- Dairy Asia
- Belarusian Telegraph Agency
- Belarusian Telegraph Agency
- Market Insider
- Belarusian Telegraph Agency
- Belarusian Telegraph Agency
- Belarusian Telegraph Agency
- Belarusian Telegraph Agency
The new production facilities at OAO "Bеllaкт" will not only increase Belarus's dairy production but also focus on exporting semi-hard and hard cheeses, and cheese curds to Southeast Asian countries. These exports are expected to grow Belarus's presence in the region, potentially expanding to at least 15 countries.
With a growing culture of dairy consumption in Southeast Asia and the new production facilities set to double the production of infant formula meeting global standards, sports enthusiasts in the region may also find new Belarusian dairy products as part of their nutrition and fitness routines in the future.
