HS Code:
White still wines produced from grapes, containing not over 14 percent alcohol by volume, in containers holding not over 3.8 liters, and valued over $1.05 per liter, fall under Harmonized System (HS) subheadings 2204.21.20, 2204.21.40, or 2204.29.20. This category primarily includes premium and mid-range white wines such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio, which are widely consumed globally. These wines are typically produced in regions with a long history of viticulture, including Europe, the Americas, and parts of Oceania. The trade of this product is influenced by consumer preferences for quality, regional branding, and seasonal demand, as well as trade agreements and tariff structures.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $15.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
$4.8 billion USD
31.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$3.2 billion USD
21.1% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$1.9 billion USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.5 billion USD
9.9% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$1.3 billion USD
8.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (imposed by China on certain imports as part of trade disputes)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-USMCA or EU-Australia FTA)
Rising demand for organic and sustainable wines
Increased exports from producers adopting eco-friendly practices, particularly in Europe and New Zealand, with a projected growth of 8% annually in this segment.
2021-2023
Shift towards premium white wines in emerging markets
Countries like China and India are increasing imports of mid-to-high range white wines, boosting trade volumes for exporters like France and Italy.
2020-2022
Impact of climate change on production
Erratic weather patterns in traditional wine-growing regions have led to supply fluctuations, affecting trade volumes and prices, particularly in Southern Europe.
2019-2023
Negotiations for a comprehensive FTA between the EU and Australia have advanced, with potential tariff reductions on wine imports expected to boost Australian white wine exports to Europe.
June 2023
Likely to increase Australian market share in the EU by reducing costs for consumers, potentially affecting competitors like the US and Chile.
China lifted additional tariffs on Australian wine imports in early 2023, following a period of trade disputes, allowing Australian exporters to regain access to one of their largest markets.
March 2023
Expected to reverse the downward trend in Australian wine exports, with a projected recovery of $500 million in trade volume over the next two years.
The EU implemented stricter labeling requirements for wine, including mandatory nutritional information and ingredient lists, starting in 2023, to enhance consumer transparency.
January 2023
May increase compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially affecting smaller producers from non-EU countries while benefiting larger, established brands.