Foreign economic activity is one of the most important directions for the development of regional economy.

The export structure is made up of a wide range of goods and services. Chemical fertilizers and cardan shafts, chemical fibers, paints and varnishes, building materials, products of light industry and agricultural products are widely known both in our republic, and far beyond its territory.

Regional organizations are involved in foreign trade with 115 countries of the world. Their products are supplied to the markets of 82 countries, and backwards we import products from 101 countries.

The main trading partners of our region are represented by: Russia (33,2% of total turnover), Germany (14,4%), Poland (10%), China (5,2%), Ukraine (4,8%), Brazil (4 %), Lithuania (3.3%), France (2,9%), Italy (2,4%), Latvia (1.6%).

In 2009 the export geography of our region has expanded into 11 new markets - Albania, Myanmar, Jordan, Tunisia, Kuwait, Guatemala, Lebanon, Nicaragua, Reunion (France), Ecuador.