In 2023, there were 2,135 enterprises operating in Belarus’s light industry with a total workforce of approximately 85,000. They produced clothing (44.1%), fabrics and textile products (42%), footwear (10.4%), and leather and fur goods (3.5%).
The light industry sector accounts for about 1% of the country’s GDP. Overall, the products of Belarusian light industry enterprises are exported to 95 countries worldwide.
The sewing industry of light industry includes about 170 manufactures. The main activity of these enterprises is the tailoring of costumes and outerwear, children's clothing items, underwear, hats and fur products.
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