Vodka production in Russia in September decreased by 5.8%

Vodka production in Russia in September 2023 decreased by 5.8% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 7.8 million deciliters, according to Rosstat materials. “According to Rosalkogoltabakcontrol, vodka production in September amounted to 7.8 million decaliters, decreasing by 5.8% compared to September 2022, but increasing by 6.7% compared to August 2023,” the materials say. 1.7 million decaliters of sparkling wines and champagnes were produced, which is 7.8% less than in September 2022, but 33.2% more than in August 2023. Cognac production increased to 831 thousand decaliters, which is 11.3% more than in September 2022 and 11% more than in August 2023. 66.9 million decaliters of beer were produced, which is 3.7% more than in September 2022, but 16% less than in August 2023. In January - September 2023, beer production decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period in 2022, amounting to 642 million deciliters. The bottling of natural ...