Capital city
Minsk
Currency
Belarusian ruble
Population
9 467 000
Language
Belarusian
Facts and statistics
The Republic of Belarus (Belarus) is located in Eastern Europe. The country is a founding member of the Commonwealth of Independent States and has a strong foreign policy focus on Russia. The country’s president is heavily criticized by Western countries for undemocratic practices and repression of the opposition. It is the only country in Europe that carries out the death penalty in practice. Belarus is a country with a weak e-commerce market and strong legislative barriers to entry. In our article we will provide you with information about the current state of e-commerce in Belarus, the best-selling goods, and the factors that distinguish the Belarusian e-commerce market from neighboring European countries.
18%
Market growth
0,55 mld €
Online sales turnover
15 000
Number of e-shops
626
Population per e-shop
20%
Tax rate
58%
Internet usage rate