The New Zealand Winegrowers Association recently released its annual report for the 2024 fiscal year, revealing a challenging year for the country's wine exports. Read More
Market analysis
Imports of Australian wine saw a significant month-on-month decline of as much as 60% by value. The sharp decline comes after months of steady restocking by importers and is further complicated by sluggish sales in the domestic market, highlighting broader challenges for the industry. Read More
Following Hong Kong's pivotal wine tax removal in 2008, the city is now eyeing a similar tax break for spirits in a bid to revitalize its ailing dining and nightlife scene and position itself as a global hub in the US$730 billion spirits industry. Read More
China’s wine exports to Japan soared by 255% in 2023, according to recent trade data from Japan's Ministry of Finance. The value of these imports also jumped by 189%, signaling growing acceptance of Chinese wines in the Japanese market. Read More
A Vino Joy News investigation found that sales of premium wines in this channel, which allows consumers to buy duty-free products without leaving the country, are facing pressure from traditional wholesalers and cross-border e-commerce platforms, where prices are more competitive. Read More
Set for Sept. 29 this year, the Mid Autumn Festival typically drives significant wine demand through gifts and banquets. However, importers across China’s major wine-consuming regions who talked to us are reporting a more subdued market, even though some categories are defying the broader downturn. Read More
Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, China’s largest wine producer, reported a nearly 40% decline in net profit for the first half of 2024, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the country’s wine market. Read More
China's imports of Australian bottled wine continued to surge in July, recording a staggering year-on-year increase in both volume and value. However there are early signs of a potential plateau following the post-tariff rebound earlier this year. Read More
The Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 index, a key measure of fine wine trading on the London-based Liv-ex exchange, dropped 3.4% in the first half of 2024, highlighting a broader slowdown in the high-end wine market that mirrors similar trends in China. Read More
The downturn in Asia, driven by slumping sales in China and South Korea, contrasts with the company’s overall global growth. Read More