OREANDA-NEWS. March 16, 2012. Belarus’ output of soft drinks and mineral water decreased in January 2012 in comparison with the level of January 2011, Belarus’ national statistic committee said in a report.

Mineral water output in January fell 35.7% on the year to 969,000 dal, while the output of soft beverages decreased 11.8% to 2.4 million dal.

Inventories of soft drinks were at 2.4 million decaliters as of February 1, 2011, 101.8% of the average monthly output. Inventories of mineral water were at 534,000 as of February 1, 2011, 56% of the average monthly output.