In the first half of 2026, wine import volume slipped 0.72% from a year earlier, while value rose 5.8% as average prices increased. Japan also imported more wine than mainland China, retaining its position as Asia’s largest wine import market. Read More
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Driven by Champagne and premium French labels, sparkling wine now accounts for more than half of the city-state’s wine imports by value. Read More
While the industry focused on China and Southeast Asia, Mongolia quietly nearly doubled its imported wine market, and France emerged as the biggest beneficiary. Read More
China’s wine import market showed early signs of recovery in the first quarter, as its two largest suppliers, Australia and France, both regained momentum, posting double-digit growth. Read More
Moët Hennessy is exiting local wine production in India after more than a decade, selling its Chandon India winery assets to Sula Vineyards in a move that underscores the challenges global drinks groups face in navigating the country’s complex alcohol market. Read More
Exports of wines from Italy’s Asti region to China rose 33.33% in 2025. What's driving the growth? Read More
Taiwan's customs data for wine imports is out, and the data shows that parkling leads decline while France holds dominance and white wine suppliers show resilience. Read More
Imports of Italian sparkling wine into China surged in June, but is the spike a sign of booming demand, or simply the result of global trade jitters and changing drinking habits? We talked to leading wine groups and importers to find out. Read More
China's wine imports data for the first half of 2025 is out, and despite a drop in overall volume, these two categories are defying the downturn. Read More
The rebound in Korea's wine imports marks a turning point following sharp declines in 2023 and 2024, when the market cooled after a pandemic-driven boom. White wine again is gaining momentum. Read More