In January the share of unprofitable enterprises in Belarus almost reached 50 per cent

The dead loss of unprofitable enterprises in Belarusan industry has totaled Br19.3 trillion rubles, which is 36.2% less than in 2015 over the same period.

As Euroradio reports, half of Belarusian industrial enterprises were unprofitable at the beginning of the year – 809 organizations or 47.8%. There were 775 organizations or 45.8% last year, Belstat reports. The dead loss has totaled Br19.3 trillion rubles. It has decreased by 36.2% in comparison with 2015.

The dead loss per organization has decreased from 38.9 to 23.8 billion rubles.

The sales revenue has totaled 68.2 trillion rubles or 17% more than in January 2015. However, the cost price has increased by 20%.

The profitability of sales is 6.8% (down from 8.9% in January 2015). The profitability of sold goods is 8.4% (down from 11.4%).