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Italian wine export market trends

Overview

The Italian wine industry has faced a period of declining international exports. In the first half of 2026, total export value fell by 6.2% to 3.6 billion euros, with export volumes dropping by 4% and average prices decreasing by 2.3%. This downturn is linked to geopolitical tensions, reduced purchasing power, and structural shifts in consumption.

Major international markets experienced contractions, including the United States, where value fell by 14.1%, Germany (down 6.8%), and the United Kingdom (down 6.6%). While the German retail market saw a 4.4% drop in household wine purchases, Italian wine managed to gain market share in certain segments, particularly white wine.

Regional performance in Veneto showed mixed results. While the specific wine sector in Veneto declined by 8.4%, overall regional exports grew by 3.2% in the second quarter. Despite a 6.2% drop in exports to China, Veneto saw a 13% increase in exports to the Mercosur bloc. In the United States, Prosecco from Eastern Veneto remained resilient, maintaining sales above 20 million euros.

Entities

Veneto · Unione Italiana Vini · Germany · Deutsches Weininstitut · NielsenIQ

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Italian wine exports fall 6.2% in first half of the year

    Italian wine exports fell 6.2% to 3.6 billion euros in the first half of the year due to weak global demand, despite growth in Veneto's overall regional exports and increased sales to Mercosur.

  2. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Italian wine gains share in contracting German market

    German retail wine sales fell in early 2026, but Italian wines are gaining share in Germany, while Prosecco helps Eastern Veneto maintain strong exports to the US despite broader Italian declines.

Sources

askanews.it · dailybest.it · diningandcooking.com · igrandivini.com · nordest24.it · soldionline.it · teatronaturale.it · trevisotoday.it · vinetur.com · winemeridian.com