July 1, 2013 - 13:27 AMT
Armenia's brandy production drops 6,3% in Jan-May 2013

6 235,9 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-May 2013, with production volume decreasing by 6,3% against the same period in 2012 (6 654,3 thousand liters).

According to the National Statistical Service, 1 982,2 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-May 2013 against 1 597,3 thousand liters in 2012 (24,1% increase).

During the reporting period, beer production totaled 4 544,7 thousand liters, dropping by 4,3% against 2012 output (4 747,4 thousand liters). Production of champagne increased 3,3 times totaling 97,3 thousand liters.

In January-May 2013, production of soft drinks in Armenia increased by 45,5% to total 15 549,6 thousand liters.