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Improving the environmental sustainability, profitability and competitiveness of the Western Australia wine industry is the focus of several collaborative initiatives being rolled out in partnership by Wines of Western Australia (WoWA), the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Wine Australia.

Australian wine exports declined by 8 per cent in value to $2.34 billion and 6 per cent in volume to 613 million litres in 2025, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report released today. The average value of exports decreased by 3 per cent to $3.81 per litre Free on Board (FOB).  

Wine production exceeded sales in 2024–25, leading to a rise of 5 per cent in national stock levels, according to the Australian Wine Production, Sales and Inventory Report 2025, released today by Wine Australia.

Fifteen emerging leaders have today graduated from the Australian grape and wine sector’s flagship professional development program, Future Leaders, having been inspired and equipped to shape meaningful change for the benefit of the industry.

Wine Australia is offering sommeliers, on-trade buyers and independent off-trade buyers from the UK and Ireland the chance to win a trade trip to Australia in October/November 2026. Simply attending the trade tasting in London (27 January), Edinburgh (29 January) or Dublin (3 February) completes one of the criteria for entry. The second part of entry is a written response to two questions: what is the opportunity for Australian wine in your business, and how would you utilise a visit to Australia to raise the profile of Australian wine?

A summary of the current alcohol statement information for 33 plus countries that Wine Australia publishes Export Market Guides for.

A significant number of additives and processing aids commonly used in winemaking are a step closer to being authorised for use in wine destined for the Japanese market. Our latest update provides further details on the changes and on recent updates to our Export Market Guides for Russia and the European Union.

We have previously alerted exporters to new chemical analysis requirements in order to send wine to Thailand and Brazil. The new certification requirements are now in force and there have been some important developments since our last update.

Global wine production in 2025 rebounded slightly after the historic low 2024 vintage, reversing a three-year trend of successive declines.

This market bulletin looks at the 2025 vintage results for the major wine-producing countries, and the implications for global supply and demand.

Australian wine exports declined by 8 per cent in value to $2.34 billion and 6 per cent in volume to 613 million litres in 2025, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report released today. Although the overall figures were not positive – mainly driven by reductions in wine consumption in the key markets of mainland China, the United States, and United Kingdom – there were some positives trends emerging. Markets such as Canada, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia all grew in export value, while certain styles and price points grew in other markets. 

New research commissioned by Wine Australia exclusively for Australian wine and grape levy payers has revealed key actionable insights and recommendations to help identify opportunities, shape messaging and grow exports in Thailand and Vietnam. This bulletin provides a high-level overview of the Starburst Insights reports, including who’s buying, what they drink, when they drink, and what drives purchasing decisions among Thai and Vietnamese wine consumers.

In the year ended September 2025, Australian wine exports increased by 2 per cent in value to $2.44 billion and decreased by 4 per cent in volume to 618 million litres. 

Younger generations are driving growth of the rosé category in Australia. Following last week’s ‘Stop & Smell the Rosé’ seminar in the Riverland, this Market Bulletin looks at rosé consumption in Australia and around the world, and how Australian exports of rosé are performing.