Heineken sold 10.1 million hectoliters of beer in the first three months of 2013, from 10.4 million hectoliters in the year-ago period, the brewer said in a trading update.
The group’s volumes declined in Russia and Poland, were stable in Austria, Romania and Greece and rose slightly in the Czech Republic.
“Volume in the Czech Republic grew in the low-single digits, whilst volumes in Austria and Romania were in line with the prior year quarter. In Greece, despite the ongoing difficult economic conditions, domestic beer volume was stable supported by the launch of Amstel Radler and growth of the Alfa brand,” Heineken said.
Group-wide, beer volume decreased 3.8% year-on-year to 46.7 million hectoliters in the first quarter, the statement noted.
Heineken reported a net profit of EUR227 million, up from EUR166 million in the first three months of 2012. Revenues rose 8.1% on the year to EUR4.14 billion.
Heineken owns four breweries in Romania and employs 1,100 people.