Exports of wine in the post-Soviet space

Exports of wine in the post-Soviet space

Wine world summarized the export products in 2007. Among the CIS countries succeed distinguished figures Moldavia, which increased deliveries in South Korea, Poland, Romania and even in the fertile market for the UK. But despite the expansion of geography marketing Moldovan winemakers, as well as Georgian, has not been able to compensate for the loss of the Russian market.

In Moldova in 2006 outside the republic were sold products for 127.7 million dollars, and in 2007 - at 134 million dollars But it is even less prosperous half of 2005 (312.9 million dollars) - vinmoldova.ru reported.

Last year, Moldovan wines were present in the markets of 45 countries. Of the export portfolio left Portugal, Slovenia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand, but sent it amounts were so small that no major impact on the overall rate. It is a Moldovan wine products, new consumers - in Armenia, Mexico, Ghana, Swaziland and Uganda.

In the CIS countries has been traditionally exported the lion's share of alcohol - in the amount of $ 87.2 million, representing 83% in value terms. The main market, like last year, is a Ukrainian, which has sold 39% of its production - by 52 million dollars Second place - Belarus (34 million dollars), with a decline of 8%. The ban bulk exports in the first four months of 2007 - and the response of Belarusians - Abandoning Moldovan bottled wine - could not affect the outcome of the year. Troika closes Kazakhstan (17.7 million dollars), which were sold products for 83% more than the previous year. Among the CIS countries more than doubled sales rose Moldovan alcohol in Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and almost three times - in Tajikistan. At the end of the year opened in the Russian market for two months, wines and divines sent to 3.7 million In comparison, three months before the embargo was exported products to 58.8 million Overall, the markets of the Commonwealth to Moldova increased by 28%, excluding supplies in 2006 - m in Russia.

In European Union countries Moldovan wine flow fell almost twice - from 37.6 million to 19.2 million This was mainly due to the EU membership of Romania and customs duties. In Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland also decreased volumes. A similar situation in other foreign markets except China (growth - twice), Israel and the United States.

Among the Moldovan success - a 37% increase in shipments to the UK, which is the world's largest importer of wine. In 2007, in the foggy Albion imported more than 1 million wine.

Exports of Georgian wines, especially against the backdrop of the Moldovan experiencing declining: in the past year, the country exported 11.1 million bottles of wine, which is 43% below the level of 2006. However, geography exports expanded from 30 countries to 40. Moreover, the supply of alcohol from Moldova to Georgia last year decreased by 62% - to $ 563 thousand

In neighbouring Armenia situation after a long slump beginning to improve. As evidenced by statistics, I half of 2007 compared with the same period of 2006, wine production has increased by almost 40% (1750 to 1268 litres thousand tys.l). In Russia, the country's primary export, Armenia brought about 600 thousand bottles of grape wine, and about the same fruit and berry wines - a total of just over 1 million bottles - wrote "Business Express". "To roll out a new product, the same wine, it is necessary to invest solid funds - to organize publicity campaigns presentation, tasting. Our businesses are unable "- refers to one of the reasons for the decline of wine export chairman of the Union of Armenian wine Avag Arutunian.

As for Russia, the export of wine in the past year amounted to 0.4 million gave. This, according to the Centre for Studies of federal and regional markets alcohol (TSIFRRA) at 65.5% less than in 2006. Patriotic winemaking products went to the neighbouring republic. Exports of wine in Russia, compared with imports is so insignificant that even analysts are not commenting on the figures.