Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Jan.21 / Trend D.Azizov /
Uzbekistan increased production of ethyl crude alcohol by 10.7 percent up to 6.038 million dal in 2012 compared to 2011, a source in the government circles told Trend.
Vodka and liqueur beverage production increased by 7.3 percent to 12.534 million dal, cognac by 11.4 percent to 106,800 dal, wine by 10.5 percent to 2.342 million dal, champagne by 5.7 percent to 127,500 dal last year. Beer production dropped by 20.6 percent to 18.44 million dal in 2012.
According to official statistics, in 2011 Uzbekistan increased production of ethyl crude alcohol by 3 per cent up to 5.455 million dal as compared to 2010, vodka and liqueur beverage production - by 5.6 percent up to 11.366 million dal, cognac - by 25 percent to 95,800 dal, wine - by 1.1 percent up to 2.117 million dal, champagne - by 1.5 percent up to 120,200 dal. Beer production fell by 7.2 per cent and hit 23.236 million dal.