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China’s August Imports of Australian Wine Plunge 60% Month-on-Month
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China’s August Imports of Australian Wine Plunge 60% Month-on-Month

Morris Cai 2024-10-04
Imports of Australian wine saw a significant month-on-month decline of as much as 60% by value. The sharp decline comes after months of steady restocking by importers and is further complicated by sluggish sales in the domestic market, highlighting broader challenges for the industry. Read More
Professional ‘Fake-Buster’ Stirs Controversy in China’s Wine Market
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Professional ‘Fake-Buster’ Stirs Controversy in China’s Wine Market

Morris Cai 2024-06-20
The emergence of "professional fake-busters" in China, initially seen as a defense against counterfeit goods, has taken a troubling turn as these individuals now exploit regulatory loopholes to extort money from businesses, particularly targeting the imported wine sector. Read More
Canned Wine Sales Sparkle in Japan Amidst Overall Market Slump
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Canned Wine Sales Sparkle in Japan Amidst Overall Market Slump

Natalie Wang 2024-06-10
As Japan's overall wine market faces a downturn, small-format, canned wine is experiencing a surge in popularity, industry data shows. Sparkling wine in cans, in particular, has found a robust market among consumers who have taken to at-home drinking—a trend accelerated by the pandemic. Read More
Detailed Analysis of 2024 Q1 Customs Data: China Sees First Rise in Wine Imports Since 2018
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Detailed Analysis of 2024 Q1 Customs Data: China Sees First Rise in Wine Imports Since 2018

Morris Cai 2024-04-25
For the first time since the second half of 2018, China’s wine import market has shown signs of recovery. Bottled Australian wine imports saw explosive growth in late March. Our full analysis of customs data here. Read More