According to data published by the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, there has been a significant increase in brandy production during the first eight months of 2024.
From January to August 2024, Armenia produced 12,748.2 thousand liters of brandy (in terms of 100% alcohol). This represents an 11.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when 11,402.5 thousand liters were produced.
For comparison, a total of 19,342.7 thousand liters of brandy were produced in Armenia in 2023, while in 2022, the figure was 23,298.4 thousand liters. It is important to note that the unit of measurement for production volumes was changed in 2022, so direct comparisons with previous years are not made.
Interestingly, in 2021, brandy production in Armenia reached 46,696.3 thousand liters, which was 19.2% higher than the previous year.