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 biannually, while data is updated in the Export Dashboard quarterly. See also the Australian wine export monitor.

Export Summary

In the 12 months ended December 2025, Australian wine exports declined by 8 per cent in value to $2.34 billion^[1] and 6 per cent in volume to 613 million litres. The average value of exports declined by 3 per cent to $3.81 per litre free on board (FOB)^[2].

The decline in value was driven by mainland China, as shipments to the market reduced after the initial restocking period post-tariffs. The value of shipments to the United Kingdom and United States also declined. The decline in shipments to mainland China was also a contributor in the deterioration in overall export volume, but the United Kingdom had the largest impact, declining 9 per cent in volume to 194 million litres. The weakened export performance is consistent with the long-term trend of declining wine consumption in major markets around the world.

Unpackaged wine exports (to be packaged in market) declined by 1 per cent in value to $480 million and 3 per cent in volume to 416 million litres. The average value of unpackaged wine increased by 2 per cent to $1.15 per litre FOB. The decline of unpackaged wine shipments to mainland China was the main driver of the decrease in value, while declining shipments to the UK drove the decrease in volume. On the other hand, packaged wine exports (most of which are in glass bottle) declined by 10 per cent in value to $1.86 billion and 11 per cent in volume to 196 million litres. The average value of packaged wine grew by 1 per cent to $9.46 per litre FOB. Mainland China, Hong Kong, and the US were the main drivers of this decline.

Europe is Australia’s largest export region by volume. In the past 12 months, volume declined by 9 per cent to 271 million litres, driven primarily by shipments to the UK and Germany. North America is the second largest region by volume and showed a recovery in the past 12 months, driven by an increase in unpackaged shipments to the US. Volume shipped to Northeast Asia declined by 13 per cent to 95 million litres, with mainland China, Japan, and Hong Kong all declining in volume, partially offset by growth to South Korea. Southeast Asia grew by 6 per cent in volume to 23 million litres, driven by good growth to Thailand and Singapore in the last 12 months.

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To explore the export data yourself, please visit the Export Dashboard

_{[1] Unless otherwise stated all values are given in Australian dollars.}

_{[2] All export wine values are the ‘Free on board' (FOB) value of the wine, where the point of valuation is where goods are placed on board the international carrier, at the border of the exporting country. The FOB value includes production and other costs up until placement on the international carrier but excludes international insurance and transport costs.}