June 8, 2011

Belarus raises pork prices by 10%

The Belarusian Economy Ministry has raised the selling price of pork by a maximum of 10%, as of June 6, 2011.

Maximum first and second grade pork prices will rise to BYR11,450 (US$3.8) per kilogramme, and third grade pork prices will be increased to BYR10,690 (US$3.5) per kilogramme.

The resolution came into effect on Tuesday (Jun, 7). In March, pork prices were raised by 2%.