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2025 German Wine Harvest Hits 10-Year Low, Exports Plummet

12/26/2025

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The 2025 harvest reached 7.3 million hectoliters, 16% below the 10-year average, making it the smallest since 2010, with all regions reporting high grape quality.
Bulk wine prices run 40–60 cents per liter, far below production costs of about €1.20.
German Farmers' Association President Joachim Rukwied warns of potential vineyard losses.
Domestic market share has fallen to 41%, and exports are affected by US tariffs.
Volumes decreased across regions.

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Story summary

The 2025 harvest reached 7.3 million hectoliters, 16% below the 10-year average, making it the smallest since 2010, with all regions reporting high grape quality.
Bulk wine prices run 40–60 cents per liter, far below production costs of about €1.20.
German Farmers' Association President Joachim Rukwied warns of potential vineyard losses.
Domestic market share has fallen to 41%, and exports are affected by US tariffs.
Volumes decreased across regions.