As Australian wine stands on the cusp of a grand return, the mood within the industry has palpably shifted. How are these changes reflected in the sentiments of wine importers and merchants? Find out in our on-the-ground reporting from Chengdu, at the heart of the country's largest wine and spirits fair. Read More
Market analysis
Hong Kong's wine market has yet to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, its value dropped by more than a thrid compared with 2018. Here's our full analysis on the market's performance in 2023. Read More
The French wine and spirits sector witnessed a notable decline in exports in 2023, with figures falling 5.9% to €16.2 billion admist global economic challenges, prompting the President of FEVS to call it "a wake-up call" for French wine and spirits companies. Read More
Australian wine exports declined in 2023, falling significantly below long-term averages due to a slowdown in Europe and North America amid softening global wine demand and lukewarm sales. Read More
Global wine consumption has undergone a "structural shift", with white and rosé wines now surpassing red in popularity, largely driven by the success of sparkling wine such as Italian Prosecco, according to the (OIV). Read More
In this candid interview with Josh Gu, he dives into the metamorphosis of Chinese wine market over the last decade and shares invaluable advice on building lasting relationships. Read More
Australian wine exports have dipped well below long-term averages. Could imminent tariff lift from China save the it? Read More
What's driving China's US$220 million bar industry? Read More
How did the world's top wine consumers perform between 2009 and 2022? See the changes in one chart. Read More
If the slide continues, most likely 2023 will be the worst performing year in a decade since anti-corruption clamdown. Read More