French Wine and Spirits Exports Hit 25-Year Low Amid US Tariffs and China Duties
Summary
French wine and spirits exports in 2025 fell to a 25-year low due to US tariffs and Chinese anti-dumping duties, with sales dropping significantly in the US and China.
Key Points
- French wine and spirits exports fell to the lowest level in at least 25 years in 2025 due to tariffs and duties.
- Total export volume declined by 3 percent to 168 million cases, the weakest since the early 2000s.
- Export value dropped 8 percent to 14.3 billion euros, with wine and spirits dropping to France's third-largest export sector.
- US sales fell 21 percent and Chinese sales dropped 20 percent, heavily impacting Cognac and Armagnac exports.
