Germany: World Leading Wine Importer - but at Low Prices

While the volume of wines imported into Germany remains nearly the same, the value has significantly decreased.

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The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal

For years, the US has been the world's most appealing export market. Not only were American consumers prepared to pay more, but the market kept expanding. Jeff Siegel says the party’s over.

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Fewer Germans are Buying Wine

With the declining quantity of customers, wine sales in the German market are also decreasing. However, revenue has slightly increased so far in 2024, partly due to inflation.

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Attack in the South of France

A group of militant French wine producers carried out an attack on a Regional Directorate building in Carcassonne.

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Thailand Slashes Taxes on Wine

Thailand has an unusually high alcohol tax and one of the most complex excise tax systems in the world. The new government is making life a little easier for the wine trade.

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Germans Are Drinking Less Wine, Including Less German Wine

Wine sales are declining in Germany, one of the world's biggest import markets.

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New Report Describes Polarized Wine Industry and Raises Questions Over PDOs

Robert Joseph analyses the 'State of the International Wine Market in 2022', a report published by Rafael Del Rey and Prof Simone Loose.

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OIV: New Export and Import Champions

In the annual report on the global wine industry, the OIV highlights significant shifts taking place. Germany is no longer maintaining its position as the world's leading importer, and a new export champion from the New World has emerged. Clemens Gerke reports.

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The Wine Industry Remains Resilient

This year's OIV report takes a look into the industry's challenging state. From the USA overtaking Germany as the world's largest wine importer, to China's wine market continuing its decline. With a focus on supply chain disruptions, inflation, and sustainability, the wine industry is resilient and ready to face the future.

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