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Article: April imports rise 5.1 percent. (imported beers to the United States increased)
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- Modern Brewery Age
- Article date:
- July 2, 1990
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April imports rise 5.1 percent
Imported beer shipments into the United States increased 5.1 percent in April, notching 22.03 million gallons compared to last April's 20.85 million. Total shipments for 1990 continued to be below those in 1989, showing a 3.8-percent drop to 78.06 million gallons.
The Netherlands bucked the trend with an increase during April of 16.4 percent compared to the corresponding period last year. Additionally, the country reported a modest 0.5-percent rise in imports for all of 1990.
Also showing an increase in April shipments, West Germany slated 3 million barrels, and 10.36 million for the year. These were 2.7- and ...