Armenian Tobacco Factories Post 61 Percent Rise in Output in 9 Months

In the first nine months of the year Armenian tobacco factories produced a total of 26.5 billion drams worth products, a 60.7 % rise compared to the same period in 2012, the National Statistical Service (NSS) reported today.

Overall, they produced 5.5 billion pieces of cigarettes, by 65.3 % more than in January -September 2012. According to the Customs Service, in the first half Armenia exported $32.8 million worth tobacco products, 2.6 times more than in the same period last year. ($ 1 - 405.29 drams). Enditem