Despite volume decline, Japan's wine import value climbed in 2021, writes Mari Yasuda. Read More
France
In 2021, French wine and spirits export to mainland China surged 57% by value from 2020. Read More
Hong Kong’s wine market made a triumphant rebound last year, signalling the market has returned to pre-Covid level in 2019 but uncertainties hang as the city imposes toughest Covid curbs yet. Read More
South Korea's wine imports soared over 70% in 2021 to reach a record high, making it the fastest growing Asian market for wine, as more wine drinkers turn to home consumption during the pandemic.
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China’s wine market failed to pick up steam despite early economic recovery from the pandemic and overall growing consumer spending, as limited business banquets and social gatherings still heavily weigh down the country’s wine consumption volume. Read More
Vino Joy News talked to Frédéric Pacaut, Managing Director of French wine group Badet Clement, which owns wineries in Burgundy, Languedoc, Provence and Rhone Valley, to unfold the challenges faced by French winemakers and their prediction on the possible price hikes on the 2021 vintage. Read More
Japan's import volume went down but value grew in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, France has overtaken Chile in both volume and value. Read More
Top contenders are racing to grab the top seat vacated by Australia, and the latest data have revealed the new faces for China's top suppliers. Read More
Domaine de Baronarques, the Languedoc estate owned by the illustrious Baron Philippe de Rothschild group, has released its latest 2018 vintage, dubbed "one of the most accomplished vintages" since the Rothschild purchased the estate 20 years ago. Read More
Japan's wine imports in 2020 dropped by 7% in volume in 2020 compared with the previous year, as stay-at-home requests during the pandemic reduced wine consumption at restaurants and bars. Read More