Wine distribution in Scotland

Wine Distributor and Importer Guide: Scotland

Of the 43 million litres of pure alcohol sold in 2021 in Scotland, it is unsurprising that the majority is occupied by the country’s famous spirits industry. Wine, however, is only 1% behind, at 30% of all alcohol sold. This is one percentage point ahead of beer, a fact which may surprise some Scottish residents, but is testament to the rising profile and prestige of wine.

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Wine Distributor and Importer Guide: Germany

Wine Distributor and Importer Guide: Germany (Updated 2024)

According to the Trade Data Monitor Database, Germany’s wine market ranks third in the world in value, trailing only Britain and the USA and it ranks fourth in the world in volume. It is the world’s biggest importer of wine by volume. The value of the wine market in the current year has topped US$15bn. German imports fell by more than 6% from 2021 to 2022. It should also be noted that 63% of wine imports were bought in bulk.

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Wine Distributor and Importer Guide: Canada

Wine Distributor and Importer Guide: Canada (Updated 2024)

Canada has a unique structure with regards to its wine market which is governed by provincial liquor control boards that hold a monopoly on the market. However, each province has a government-controlled liquor control board which regulates liquor licensing, importation of alcoholic beverages, labelling, and packaging standards. In the province of Alberta, the alcohol market is completely open and private. Four Canadian provinces account for 94% of all wine sales in the country, and these are: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.

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Wine Distributor and Importer Guide: The United Kingdom

Wine Distributor and Importer Guide: The United Kingdom (Updated 2024)

The first thing to note is that white is preferred to red. In a major survey of UK drinking habits, dry whites came top, with 41% of respondents preferring bestsellers like Pinot Grigio. A little behind on 38% were full-bodied reds like Shiraz. Anyone who has lived in Britain will be unsurprised at the popularity of Prosecco, which sells more than Champagne.

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