Overview of wine markets and wine distribution in various countries. The latest trends in wine distribution, wine sales statistics, consumer preferences and much more.
Spain is located in Southwestern Europe, with additional territories including the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla in Northern Africa. It is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union member state.Endless Blue Flag beaches, 50 World
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia which occupies the southern half of the Korean peninsula. South Korea is the birthplace of makkoli (raw rice wine) and soju (a distilled spirit), both of which are highly popular. In addition to traditional drinks, imported wines have gradually appeared on Korean
Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. A member of the European Union, Latvia is a small country, and people know much less about it than it deserves. The population is just under 2,000,000, with economic and cultural activities principally concentrated in Riga, the capital city, as well as the city
In terms of total volume, the wine market in China is the fifth largest in the world. Wine is becoming an increasingly popular alcoholic beverage among Chinese consumers, which bodes well for the continued growth of this market of 965 million adults. Wine benefits from an association with health and beauty, and the Chinese market
An important European market, an important non-EU market, a market of luxury and multilingualism: you guesses it, it’s Switzerland. The Swiss spend 4.82 billion USD on wine every year. Their reputation for stability and glacial change is clear in their taste for wine: traditional food pairings and cork-stopped bottles are a recipe for success. Switzerland
Poland has become one of Europe’s most exciting markets for wine. What began as a small importer without significant domestic production has grown on average by 1.7% since 2021. According to the CBI, those imports now total €212 million. The total Polish alcohol market was worth $9.7 billion in 2021; more than a fifth of
When importing to Belgium, the good news keeps on coming. According to Statista, the current alcohol market stands at $10.8m and is set to grow by 9.3% annually until 2025. In some respects, this is a traditional market, dominated by the restaurant sector and supermarkets; online spending across the food and drinks market accounts for
There are, it must be accepted, a number of challenges for wine importers to Europe’s Atlantic islands. Distance from major producers will increase anyone’s costs. As Jonathan McDade, Head of Wine at Drinks Ireland, makes clear in his 2020 Wine Report, high excise duties can place a strain on even the most robust of markets.
