It’s one of the world’s most secretive and isolated regimes, yet North Korea has emerged as an unlikely destination for China wine exports. Read More
Wine
France remained Hong Kong’s largest wine supplier in 2024, even as imports fell 13.11% in volume and 10.84% in value, still accounting for 64.69% of Hong Kong’s total import value. Read More
Once hailed as Asia’s next big growth opportunity, South Korea's wine imports have now declined for the second consecutive year, signaling a market correction after years of pandemic-fueled expansion. Read More
Merchants are already suspending EU wine purchases and warning of mass bankruptcies and layoffs if Trump’s threatened 200% tariff on European wine is implemented. Read More
While China’s wine market has faced fluctuations and periods of stagnation, one category has defied the odds—white wine, led by German Riesling. Read More
Sam's Club is argulably the most successful wine retailer in China right now, and here are the top selling reds and whites. Read More
Investigators seized 705 bottles of wine and estimated tax evasion at more than 16 million yuan (US$2.2 million) including well-known names Louis Jadot and Domaine Faiveley. Read More
The Bordeaux Wine Council attributes the slump to high inventory levels, economic slowdown, and weaker consumer demand. Read More
Unlike their Western counterparts, who often view wine as outdated, many young Chinese see it as a trendy and aspirational drink, making them a prime target for brands. Read More
With the wine education market under pressure, WSET and its partners are navigating a tougher, more competitive landscape—one where prestige alone is no longer enough to drive enrollment. Read More