OREANDA-NEWS. October 27, 2009. Belarusian breweries increased beer exports 140% on the year to 1.541 million decaliters, Belgospischeprom concern told. OAO Krinitsa hiked exports 170% to 1.213 million decaliters, 21.3% above the target.

OAO Lida Beer exports doubled to 171,100 decaliters, 36.7% above the 2009 export target.

OAO Brest Beer exported 46,000 decaliters of beer, up 350% on the year, Rechitsapivo 63,000 decaliters, up 30%, Syabar 28,000 decaliters, up 60%, COOO Dvinski Brovar 20,000 decaliters, up 30%. Exports accounted for 5.8% of Belarus’ beer production.

Belarus supplies beer to Russia, Baltic States, Ukraine, Moldova, Azerbaijan and the UK. Domestic breweries are expected to export 3.47 million decaliters of beer in 2009.