Decision of the Council of Ministers of Belarus on introducing import licensing pastry led to a complete stop import of Ukrainian sweets to Belarus.
This statement was made head of the Association "Ukrkondprom" Alexander Baldynyuk.
According to Alexander Baldynyuka, Belarusian officials as a condition of obtaining import licenses required by Ukrainian producers soaring prices of Ukrainian sweets, - in the range of 30% before 500% of producer price, - what virtually prevents their implementation Belarusian consumers.
Leader "Ukrkondpromu" said, that the decision of the Belarusian authorities, which gives it the right to demand from Ukrainian producers administrative compliance set minimum prices for their products, contrary to the international commitments of Belarus, violates the basic principles of competition and establishes unequal terms of trade Ukrainian confectionery the Belarusian market.
"Belarusian officials openly marking protected by international law on trade interests Ukraine, even impeding yourself at least formal compliance with international agreements "- said Alexander Baldynyuk.
According to estimates Association, these hostile and discriminatory actions by Belarus inflict significant damage Ukrainian state, which, incl padinnya charges of income tax, reducing foreign exchange earnings, cuts jobs confectionery industry and adjacent sugar, mealy, starch and syrup, packing, maslozhirovoj, dairy and other industries, reducing contributions to payroll, etc., by the end of 2014 year make 130 million. UAH.
The forecast reduction in domestic demand for sugar in the amount of 15 thousand tons, flour - 12 thousand tons, krohmalopatokovu products - 7 thousand tons, Fat products - 3 thousand tons, Dairy products - 1 thousand tons, job losses in agribusiness - to 2,5 thousand people.
Association once Ukraine again urged the Government to take appropriate measures in response to illegal actions by Belarus.
"Belarus is not the first time violates international law by commercial and economic rights of Ukraine, – said Alexander Baldynyuk, – Ineffective response Ukrainian government approved the only Belarusian officials in their own impunity illegal actions with respect to Ukrainian enterprises ".
As reported, 16 May 2014 The Council of Ministers of Belarus adopted Resolution number 469 "On licensing of imports of certain types of pasta, and confectionery products and raw materials for their production outside the single customs territory of the Customs ".
Under this Regulation, import to Belarus from outside the Customs Union pastry made by one-time licenses, Mintorhivli issued in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Belarusian State Food Industry Concern "Byelhospischeprom". An application for a license must agree with Byelhospischepromom if entered into between concern and manufacturer of confectionery agreements on conditions of supply to Belarus, which should be set minimum prices for products.
In April-May 2013 Belarus was made artificially blocking the supply of Ukrainian products to its market through the application of customs procedures, Ukrainian exports as a result of chocolates in the country was completely stopped.
Belarus is the fourth largest foreign market for Ukrainian confectionery. According to the Ministry of income and fees Ukraine, c 2013 confectionery, exports from Ukraine to Belarus totaled 24,4 th. tons worth 70 million. US. USA. Imports from Belarus to Ukraine last year was 1,2 thousand tons worth 3,3 million. US. USA.
Association "Ukrkondprom" prepared and sent to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine 'application for an investigation to establish the discriminatory and hostile actions by Belarus with respect Ukrainian enterprises of confectionery industry ".
Association "Ukrkondprom" is the only industry association of manufacturers of confectionery, food concentrates, starch products and coffee in Ukraine.
Association members provided 70% confectionery and food concentrates production, close 95% coffee production and krohmalepatokovoho production in total production field in Ukraine.
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