OREANDA-NEWS. July 05, 2012. Belarus’ brewer’s malt production decreased 7.9% on the year in January-May 2012 to 68,600 tonnes, according to the National Statistical Committee.

In May, malt production totalled 13,200 tonnes, down 9.6% on the year and 5.9% on the month.

As of June 1, 2012, malt inventories were at 19,200 tonnes, 153.6% of the average monthly output. Belarus’ malt inventories shrank 12.5% on the month in May 2012.