China is expected to announce provisionary punitive tariffs on European brandy as early as August, marking the first time state media has provided a timeline for the decision, after launching an anti-dumping probe into EU-produced brandy five months ago. Read More
Market analysis
China's surging demand for German Rieslings has fuelled its wine boom in the first three months of the year. Read More
While Australia's return has sparked enthusiasm, buyers are treading cautiously amid economic uncertainties and the looming impact of cheap Australian wines—up to 100 containers—previously stored in bonded areas now flooding the market. Read More
What are the priorities and preferences of Chinese buyers today? Did Vinexpo Asia Hong Kong live up to its expectation? We find out here in the report. Read More
After a six-year hiatus, Vinexpo Asia, the region’s premier wine and spirits trade show, made a triumphant return to Hong Kong this week, drawing over 14,203 visitors from 60 countries. The turnout exceeded expectations by more than 40%, bolstered by a strong comeback of Chinese wine buyers. Read More
Here are China's top 50 Wine Importers operating today, based on assessment of import value, volume, sales revenue, marekt reputation, portfolio, and corporate activity. Read More
Following the removal of tariffs, Australian wine exports have surged in the month of April, jumping by more than 675% in volume and an explosive 8300% in value, boosting China's overall wine imports. Read More
Though China's wine impports from the EU have contracted in the past few years, the threatened countermeasures could still affect over US$777 million worth of EU wines, nearly 70% of China's total wine imports last year, as per official data. Read More
Wine sales in China's affluent Guangdong province now account for just 5% of baijiu sales, according to official data. We spoke with local merchants to find out the key reasons behind this decline. Read More
Now with an average of 20% price cuts of this year' Bordeaux En Primeur, will the Chinese wine merhcants, who were largely absent from tasting week take the bite now or bail? Read More