Australian wine exporters are gaining stronger traction across the Asia Pacific region, with a series of high-impact trade, education and promotional initiatives helping to build visibility, deepen trade relationships and position Australian wine more competitively in key markets.
Australian wine producers are seeing renewed momentum in Canada, with new export and sales data along with feedback from importers pointing to a surge in demand for premium, regionally distinctive wines.
Two significant pests to Australian vineyards are being targeted in a new project led by Australian National University (ANU) PhD candidate Yilin Bai, who has been awarded Wine Australia’s Dr Tony Jordan OAM Award 2026.
Wine Australia has conducted an investigation into Private Label Services sourcing wine from Jindalee Road Wines and continuing the export operations of Jindalee Road Wines, following the cancellation of that entity’s export licence in June 2024.
Australian wine exporters and domestic-focused wine producers are set to see changes through the conclusion of negotiations on the Australia–EU Free Trade Agreement (A–EU FTA) and a new Australia–European Union Wine Agreement (Wine Agreement).
Japan is the largest imported wine market by volume in the Asia Pacific region and Australia’s 8th largest export market. As such, it is a vital market to consider for Australian wine exporters.