“Volume in Romania increased by high single-digits in the third quarter, following a mid single-digit decline in the corresponding period last year. Volume in the first nine months of the year grew by low single-digits,” according to the statement.
The company’s sales in Romania fell below 5% in the third quarter of 2011.
“Strong execution and good weather conditions during the key summer selling period supported volume in the third quarter,” the statement also reads.
Internationally, Coca-Cola Hellenic sold 1.605 billion cases of beverages in the first nine months of the year, down 1% from the same period in 2011 when it sold 1.618 billion cases of beverages.
Emerging markets posted a 3% volume increase, which was more than offset by a 5% volume decline in established markets and a 2% volume decline in developing markets. Net sales revenue grew by 3%, while volume declined by 1% in the first nine months of 2012.
Coca-Cola Hellenic owns four bottling plants in Romania – in Iasi, Timisoara, Ploiesti and Vatra Dornei.