# New Zealand and global wine export trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-and-global-wine-export-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-28T03:15:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

New Zealand’s wine industry reported a rise in export volumes to 306.2 million litres for the twelve months ending June 2026. This volume increase resulted in an 8% rise in overall sales, though the total export value remained relatively flat at approximately NZ$2.1 billion. 

The 2026 vintage experienced a 15% decrease in harvest volume to roughly 440,000 tonnes compared to the previous year. Industry leaders indicated that this reduction was intended to bring production into closer alignment with current market demand. Despite these shifts, the sector saw growth in specific markets, including a 72% increase in exports to China and a 20% rise in shipments to South Korea.

In a broader global context, Argentina’s Río Negro province reported divergent trends, achieving the country’s highest export price per liter at US$12.47 for 2025, driven by high-quality varieties like Pinot Noir.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Global wine markets show varying export trends in Argentina and New Zealand

Río Negro, Argentina, achieved record export prices per liter in 2025, while New Zealand saw a 6% rise in wine export volumes despite a 15% decrease in harvest production.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-wine-markets-show-varying-export-trends-in-argentina-and-new-zealand

### 2026-09-23: New Zealand wine exports rise to 306.2 million litres

New Zealand wine exports reached 306.2 million litres for the year ending June 2026, showing resilience with an 8% sales increase despite a smaller harvest and a flat export value of NZ$2.1 billion.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-wine-exports-rise-to-3062-million-litres

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