Grape wine market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The grape wine market in CIS grew to 1 342.6 million liters in 2019, up from 1 079.9 million liters in 2018, supported by the entry of new players and continued consumption growth for still and sparkling wines. However, in 2020, the market volume fell to 1 042.1 million liters as the COVID-19 pandemic reduced consumer purchasing power and altered preferences toward lighter beverages.

From 2021 to 2023, market volume stabilized around 1 020–1 027 million liters, while value fluctuated due to rising excise taxes and a shift toward premium segments. EU sanctions on premium alcohol imports in 2022 led to the exit of major foreign companies and boosted domestic production, which helped maintain overall volume despite import declines. Consumer interest in organic, natural, and biodynamic wines further supported value trends during this period.

Production grape wine in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of grape wine, 2017-2020

World map of production of grape wine, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, grape wine production in the CIS declined. In 2020, production reached 731 million liters, marking a modest decrease of 4.8% compared to the previous year. The peak production level was recorded in 2019 at 768 million liters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, M l

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of increase, the value of grape wine production in the CIS fell. In 2020, production was valued at 1 354 million US dollars, representing a significant decline of 16.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 627 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports grape wine from CIS

Exports in kind, M l

Grape wine exports from the CIS grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 89.9 million liters, reflecting a 2.7% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Georgia (10.5% of exports in volume), Romania (7.0%), and Ukraine (5.7%) were significant buyers of CIS grape wine. However, their combined share accounted for only 23.3% of total exports, with the remaining 76.7% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of grape wine exports from the CIS declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 167 million US dollars, showing a substantial decrease of 10.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 2.4%, translating to an annualized decline of 0.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 185 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market base for grape wine exports in value terms was broad during 2017-2020. Romania (9.5% of export value), China (7.8%), and Ukraine (6.6%) together accounted for just 23.9% of total flows, with the remaining 76.1% shared among many other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020

Imports grape wine to CIS

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In 2020, grape wine imports to the CIS totaled 400.9 million liters, representing a sharp decline of 39.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 4.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 661.9 million liters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 56.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that grape wine imports to the CIS in volume terms were not heavily concentrated. Spain (20.4% of import volume), Italy (19.8%), and Georgia (9.7%) together accounted for 49.9% of total flows, with the remainder distributed across various other sources.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of grape wine imports to the CIS declined. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 1 220 million US dollars, reflecting a modest decrease of 5.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 285 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (28.4% of import value), France (17.0%), and Spain (14.7%) remained the leading sources in the CIS grape wine import structure. Together, they accounted for 60.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020