Prospects and risks in agricultural trade with the countries of the single economic space

The author analyzes the trade regime of the Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation and its possible changes after the official accession of the Russian Federation to the WTO. The foreign trade, export opportunities and risks in agricultural trade with the SES countries are examined. Also, the author estimates the impact of the introduction of restrictions on imports of cheese and confectionery products from Ukraine and provides recommendations to mitigate negative consequences and reduce risk in trade with the SES countries.