Ukraine: In January-August 2004 Ukraine produced about 13.63 million hl of beer that is a 10% increase versus the same period last year, according to figures revealed by ZAO Ukrpivo. Sun Interbrew Ukraine increased its beer output by 15.8 % year-on-year for the period holding a market share of 33.3%. ZAO Obolon produced 15.8% more beer in January-August 2004 and controls 27.1% of the Ukrainian beer market. BBH has a stake of 20.2% of the market and raised its beer production by 25.7%. The breweries of Sarmat Group holds 12.2% of the beer market and registered no change in its beer production for the period.

According to Ukrpivo, in 2004 Ukraine might produce about 19 million hl of beer.

22 September, 2004