3 May 2011 16:18

Armenia produces 5.8% more cognac in Q1

YEREVAN. May 3 (Interfax) - The production of cognac in Armenia increased 5.8% to 2.906 million liters in the first quarter, the republic's National Statistics Service reported.

Output of liquor and vodka products decreased 28.9% during the period to 946,500 liters, of wine - 9.2% to 873,300 liters, and of champagne wines - 10.5% to 48,400 liters. Armenia also brewed 13.9% less beer at 1.596 million liters.

Cognac production in the country increased 27.9% to 12.624 million liters in 2010. Russian and Ukraine are the main markets for the product.