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Wine Importers in Japan: 2025 Market Trends, Key Players, and Opportunities

August 13, 2025

Japan’s wine market is a fascinating blend of tradition, sophistication, and evolving tastes — making it one of the most dynamic wine destinations in Asia. In 2024 and the first half of 2025, the country…

Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends in Austria 2025 Update

July 25, 2025

Although mostly self-sufficient thanks to domestic wine production, the sophisticated wine importers of the Austrian market remain on the look for unique tastes and stories to enrich their palates and collections. There is a growing…

Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends in Hungary (2025 Update)

July 23, 2025

A country well known for its unique wines, the white Tokaji aszú dessert wines and the red Bull’s Blood of Eger, Hungary is not only a major producer in Central Europe but also a wine…

Norway Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends (2025 Update)

July 10, 2025

Norway’s wine market is quite atypical, not only because of its monopoly, Vinmonopolet, but also because many Norwegians prefer to travel to Sweden to purchase alcoholic beverages, thanks to the neighboring country’s lower excise duty.…

China Sets New Tariffs on French Cognac in Latest Trade Move

July 8, 2025

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced it will impose anti-dumping duties of up to 35% on cognac imports from the European Union, effective this week, for the next 5 years. The decision follows months of…

The State of Wine Imports in 2025 so Far – Key Insights for Producers & Wineries

June 23, 2025

The global wine trade has entered 2025 under complex pressures—balancing continued premiumisation with geopolitical uncertainty, shifting consumer channels, and evolving tariff regimes. For wine producers and wineries aiming to grow or defend their international market…

Wine Imports and Importers in Denmark: BestWineImporters 2025 Update

May 21, 2025

There are a number of things that strike the interest in the wine market of the Danes: negligible domestic production (major reliance upon imports), adventurous consumers ready to try new wines, a high per capita…

Indian Wine Importers and Import Guide 2025 Update

May 9, 2025

India’s wine market continues to evolve rapidly in 2025, driven by demographic shifts, changing consumer preferences, and trade agreements that are opening new doors for global exporters. The lower taxes would mean improved margins across…

Navigating Tariffs: Identifying New Export Markets and Importers for Wine, Beer, and Spirits

April 25, 2025

In the face of escalating tariffs and shifting trade dynamics, producers in the wine, beer, and spirits sectors are seeking new avenues to expand their global reach. Diversifying export markets has become imperative to mitigate…

Mexico Wine, Spirits, and Beer Importers and Import Trends – BestWineImporters 2025 Update

March 19, 2025

Mexico, the 14th largest economy in the world, continues to be a dynamic market with strong potential for alcoholic beverage imports. The country’s beverage sector reported strong imports in 2024, showcasing consistent growth. Wine consumption…

New Tariff Threats in U.S.-Europe Wine Trade: Impacts and Strategies for Producers

March 6, 2025

Recent rumblings of new tariffs in U.S.-Europe trade have the wine industry bracing for disruption. Memories of the 2019 trade dispute – when the U.S. imposed a 25% duty on certain European wines – are…

Best Wine Expos for Importers and Exporters in 2025: Must-Attend Trade Shows

February 28, 2025

As the global wine and beverage industry continues to flourish, 2025 promises a series of premier wine expos and conferences designed to bring together industry professionals, enthusiasts, and innovators. Below is a curated list of…

The Ultimate Wine Export Guide – Essential Tips for Successful Wine Exporting in 2025

February 20, 2025

With global wine trade projected to continue its steady growth into 2025, there’s no better time to position your winery or wine brand for international success. This guide will explain the main steps of setting…

Wine Importers in Belgium – BestWineImporters 2024 Update

December 18, 2024

Belgium’s relatively small wine production and strong economy, coupled with the population’s affinity for a large variety of wines places the country among the more promising markets in Europe concerning wine imports. The presence of…

Wine Import Trends and Wine Importers in China – BestWineImporters 2024 Update

November 22, 2024

Despite recent declines in import volume, China’s massive market and rising wine enthusiasm among city dwellers keep it a crucial wine destination. As the country moves past COVID-19 restrictions, the wine trade is poised for…

Wine Import Trends and Wine Importers in the Hong Kong – 2024 Update

November 14, 2024

After eliminating all duty-related customs and administrative controls for wine in 2008, Hong Kong has rapidly transformed into a wine trading and distribution center for the Asian market, with wine imports increasing from 366 million…

Wine Import Trends and Wine Importers in the Netherlands – 2024 Update

October 10, 2024

The Netherlands is the 6th largest wine importer in the world, an industrialized nation with a GDP of $1117 billion U.S. dollars, high purchasing power, and a very modest internal wine production. These factors created…

Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends in the Czech Republic – BestWineImporters 2024 Update

September 26, 2024

Considered one of the fastest-growing economies in Central Europe, the Czech Republic is known for its beer brewing history, which dates back to the 10th century. However winemaking also has a centuries-old tradition in the…

Lithuania Wine Importers and Import Trends – BestWineImporters 2024 Update

September 24, 2024

Lithuania is a relatively small country, with a population of almost 3 million, but a vital wine market in the Baltic region. Producers looking for success here can start working with wine importers and distributors…

Sweden wine importers and wine import trends – BestWineImporters 2024 Update

September 13, 2024

Sweden is more than IKEA, ABBA, Volvo, H&M, Vikings or Aurora Borealis. The land of the Midnight Sun remains of high interest to foreign investors thanks to its high purchasing power, advantageous tax regime, and…

Major Update: Financial Data Now Available in 169 Countries

September 4, 2024

We are proud to announce a significant improvement to the BestWineImporters platform – financial and company information such as Sales Figures, Number of Employees, Registration Number, and the Year of Establishment will now be available for the…

Slovenia Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends – BestWineImporters 2024 Update

August 30, 2024

Slovenia, strategically located at the gateway to the Western Balkans is a strong regional and international player. With one of the highest GDPs in this region of Europe, $34,000, in 2024, the Slovenian economy allowed…

Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends in Malaysia – 2024 Update

August 27, 2024

Despite being partly affected by the Muslim population (non-alcohol drinkers), wine consumption in Malaysia is more and more a lifestyle habit, especially for the younger generations and tourists, who are educated in the language of…

Finding Success in Ireland’s Wine Market: Trends, Importers, Distributors and Supermarkets in 2024

August 13, 2024

Most wine professionals describe Ireland’s wine market using words like stable, traditional, mature, open to business. Considering this and the fact that we’re talking about a top 15 wine market globally, one that benefits from…