About the report
The Australian Wine Export Report produced by Wine Australia, is a summary report and analysis of total exports of Australian wine. It includes highlights of the latest export volume and value statistics by destination market, container type and variety.
The report is updated quarterly. Reports from previous quarters are also available. See also the Australian wine export monitor.
Export Summary
In the year ended March 2023, Australian wine exports declined by 7 per cent in value to $1.90 billion and 1 per cent in volume to 620 million litres (69 million 9-litre case equivalents). Average value dropped by 6 per cent to $3.06 per litre free on board (FOB) . The total value of exports was 18 per cent below the previous 10-year average of $2.30 billion, while volume was 15 per cent below the previous 10-year average of 726 million litres.
The decline in value was driven by a decrease in exports to the United Kingdom (UK), which continue to reduce following elevated shipments over the past two years due to pre-Brexit demand and COVID-19 induced changes in consumer preferences. In comparison, total shipment volume was relatively stable – with the large decline to the UK being outweighed by volume growth to the United States (US) and Canada, particularly in unpackaged wine, as global shipping conditions continue to improve.
In the year ended March 2023, unpackaged wine exports increased in volume by 7 per cent to 416 million litres but decreased 6 per cent in value to $486 million. This translated to a 12 per cent drop in the average value of unpackaged exports to $1.17 per litre FOB. The recent surge in unpackaged exports was the result of Australian wine producers now being able to ship inventories after the global shipping challenges of 2021 and 2022 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Indications are that container rates are now returning to a pre-pandemic level , while disruptions and congestion remain at some ports. Much of the increase in unpackaged exports was destined for the US and Canada markets.Packaged wine exports decreased by 14 per cent in volume to 205 million litres and 8 per cent in value to $1.41 billion.
The decline in packaged exports was driven by a decline in glass bottle exports mainly to the US, but also the UK, New Zealand, and Canada. However, the average value of bottled exports increased 8 per cent to $7.03 per litre FOB, as a result of an increase in the share of higher-priced packaged wine as lower price segments declined.
In the year ended March 2023, Australian wine exporters shipped to 118 destinations, up from 112 in the previous year. In the past 12 months, the strongest growth was in exports to Southeast Asia, up 9 per cent to $301 million. Offsetting this growth was a decline in exports to North America, down 5 per cent to $557 million, and to Europe, down 17 per cent to $568 million. European markets are experiencing tough operating conditions resulting from economic challenges and conflict in the region. Northeast Asia also declined, down 5 per cent to $318 million.
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