Chinese home and climate appliance giant Midea Group has finalized the relocation of its manufacturing operations from Russia’s Tatarstan region to Belarus. The company’s new assembly facility is now up and running within the Brest Free Economic Zone, boasting a planned output capacity of up to 1 million refrigerators annually.

Midea initially launched its production presence in Russia with a plant in Alabuga, Tatarstan. However, recent developments have impacted its operations in the region, as its local partner, Continent Production Solutions PLC, is currently facing bankruptcy proceedings. The move to Belarus marks a strategic pivot for Midea, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining a strong manufacturing foothold in Eastern Europe.