OREANDA-NEWS. Companies controlled by Belarus' timber and paper industries concern Bellesbumprom increased output by 0.7% in 2013 to Br8.8 trillion (USD 904.4 million), a Bellesbumprom representative told.

Woodworking companies increased output by 13.1%, while cellulose and paper manufacturers reduced output by 17.3%.

Bellesbumprom's product inventories stood at Br597.6 billion (USD 61.418 million) as of January 1, 2014.

Return on sales in Jan-Dec 2013 totalled 3.9%.

Bellesbumprom's exports grew 13.7% year on year.

Bellesbumprom's external accounts receivable grew 10% year on year to Br1.723 trillion (USD 177.122 million), while accounts receivables overdue reduced 25% to Br54.9 billion (USD 5.642 million).

Bellesbumprom comprises 60 companies with a total number of personnel exceeding 53,000.