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French Wine Exports Plummet Amid Geopolitical Tensions

2/10/2026

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French wine and spirits exports fell to their lowest volume in 25 years in 2025, down 3% to 168 million cases and 8% in value to 14.3 billion euros, with cognac volumes dropping 15% amid U.S. tariffs and Chinese duties, per FEVS.
Exports to the United Kingdom rose 3% in volume, signaling resilience.
FEVS Chair Gabriel Picard said geopolitical tensions hindered the cognac market in China.

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French wine and spirits exports fell to their lowest volume in 25 years in 2025, down 3% to 168 million cases and 8% in value to 14.3 billion euros, with cognac volumes dropping 15% amid U.S. tariffs and Chinese duties, per FEVS.
Exports to the United Kingdom rose 3% in volume, signaling resilience.
FEVS Chair Gabriel Picard said geopolitical tensions hindered the cognac market in China.