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.

China increased the supply of imported wines

China increased the supply of imported wines

Recently published statistics on China's wine market, show that in 2007 there were 4.7 million cases imported bottle of wine, and 12 million cases of wine unpacked. This leads France to supply bottle of wine.

While bottle of wine imports increased by 109% compared with 2006, unpacked wine volumes increased only by 11%. The leader of supply bottle of wine is still France, and Chile has unpacked championship in the supply of wine, and its market share is 70%.

Increased shipments of Chilean wines in China amounted to 133% as compared with 2006, but the export of Australian and Spanish wines fell by 27% and 66%, respectively.

France sold 4.7 million liters of wine in China unpacked. Compared with the results of 2006, deliveries rose by 53%, and now France has the fourth largest supply unpacked wine in China, said Wine Business International.

Udmurt LVZ received co-owners

Udmurt LVZ received co-owners

Yesterday held auctions for selling state-owned parcels and Glazovskogo Sarapulskogo LVZ Udmurtia. Shares distributed among two applicants for these assets - Capital Ltd. "Spotlight" and Alco glazovskogo Ltd. "Sapphire". As a result, the Company "Exclusive" Alco received for 17.8% of the shares of each regional LVZ.

As planned, the Ministry of Udmurtia put on the auction of 25% plus one share of the authorized capital of OAO "Liquor Factory" Glazovsky "(GLVZ) and the same share in OAO" Sarapulsky liquor factory "(SLVZ). The starting price package was 148.8 million rubles.

Alco Ltd. "Exclusive" engaged in the production of glass, gave received 17.8% of the shares of each LVZ 106.3 million rubles. At 7.1% of the shares bought glazovsky Ltd. "Sapphire". According to Kommersant, in Perm, in 2005, the SIA "Sapphire" product sells liquor factory.

Recall that in November last year the government decided to establish a republic OAO "Udmurtspirtprom". While in the authorized capital "Udmurtspirtproma" appear shares in OAO "Liquor Factory" Glazovsky "" (GLVZ). Partner officials on the project were made by Alco "Exclusive". "In Udmurtspirtprome" Government received 49% of the shares, "Exclusive" Alco - 34.55%. In addition, the production chain formed holding company may be incorporated regional glass - OAO "Torch" and OAO "Light".

It is believed in the Ministry of the republic, becoming a co-owner of regional liquor business, "Exclusive" Alco now will be even more interested in the development of "republican" and Udmurtspirtproma LVZ.

According to experts, currently on the market Udmurt alcohol, a special situation. "The market Udmurtia, on the one hand, virtually closed to players from other regions, on the other hand, the administration needed a strategic investor for further development, which would be agreed at maintaining control by the bureaucrats," - says "IC Finam analyst Sergei Filchenkov". Moreover, according to Sergei Filchenkov, power, "attracting Exclusive Alco" and "creating" Udmurtspirtprom solve several problems - protecting the market from the arrival of federal alcohol producers, as well as retain the revenue excise revenue in the budget of the republic, but it forced officials give businesses control over part of the investor.

Senior analyst for the consumer sector, "SG AntantaPioglobal" Andrei Verholantsev believes that the trends emerging in the alcohol market Udmurtia, talk about it further globalization.