Cognac had a difficult year in 2025, with both shipment volumes and sales declining sharply as demand weakened across its two core markets - China and the United States. Read More
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China’s Penglai wine region in Shandong province is stepping up its push into overseas markets, with exports growing rapidly in recent years as domestic wine consumption remains under pressure. Read More
At 3,700 metres above sea level, winemaking borders on the impossible — yet bottles from Tibet are now reaching international markets. Read More
As many Chinese-owned Bordeaux wineries struggle or are sold off, Bel Eden has stayed the course. In a rare inside look, the group’s China head reflects on survival, missteps, and why he still believes China’s wine market has a “silver age” ahead.
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China’s most traditional spirit is going abroad — but not quite the way it seems. New trade data shows millions worth of baijiu are being exported, then re-imported back home. Hong Kong is snapping up top-shelf bottles, South Korea is awash with cheap liquor, and the industry’s “globalization” push might just be one giant loop. Read More
Russia’s pint of choice is changing fast. With EU beers priced out by hiked tariffs, Chinese beer exports doubled in August alone, making Russia China’s No. 1 beer market for the first time. Read More
Outside of China, Australia’s wine export performance was mixed. While markets such as Hong Kong, Thailand, and Indonesia recorded sharp declines, exports to Malaysia and India posted notable gains. Read More
While the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 Index posted its steepest monthly drop since August 2023 in April, Asian buyers have begun to fill the gap left by the retreating U.S. market—led by a resurgent demand for Burgundy. Read More
This free port, with zero wine tax, is becoming an important platform for Chinese wines to connect with the global market. Read More
Argentina exported 178,000 liters of wine to China, but the value accounts for just 6% of what is exported to the US. Read More