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Australia Wine Industry Statistics

Australia’s wine keeps shifting, with e commerce sales hitting A$450 million in 2022, yet total domestic consumption still slipped to 430 million litres. Follow the squeeze and the surge across channels, varietals and export markets, from millennials driving growth and low no up 25% to premium and bulk exports moving demand at home and abroad.

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Australia's domestic wine consumption was 430 million litres in 2022, down 3%.

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Per capita wine consumption in Australia averaged 23.5 litres in 2022.

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Table wine accounted for 95% of domestic consumption at 408 million litres in 2022.

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Premium wine sales (>A$25/bottle) grew 7% in volume domestically in 2022.

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Off-trade channel dominated with 65% of domestic wine sales in 2022.

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On-premise consumption recovered to 120 million litres in 2022 post-COVID.

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Chardonnay was the most consumed varietal domestically at 25% share in 2022.

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Shiraz domestic consumption reached 110 million litres in 2022.

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Sauvignon Blanc sales surged 10% to 75 million litres domestically in 2022.

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Low/no alcohol wine consumption grew 25% to 8 million litres in 2022.

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Millennials (25-40) drove 40% of domestic wine consumption growth in 2022.

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E-commerce wine sales hit A$450 million, 12% of total domestic in 2022.

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Bag-in-box formats held 30% domestic market share in 2022.

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Sparkling wine consumption was 55 million litres, 13% of total in 2022.

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Fortified wine declined to 5 million litres consumed domestically in 2022.

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Regional Australian wines captured 60% of domestic premium sales in 2022.

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Wine tourism visits totaled 4.2 million, boosting consumption by 15%.

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Female consumers represented 52% of domestic wine drinkers in 2022.

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Average retail price for Australian table wine was A$12.50 in 2022.

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The Australian wine industry contributed A$50.3 billion to GDP in 2022.

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Wine exports generated A$2.4 billion in revenue, supporting 9,000 direct jobs in 2022.

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Total employment in the wine sector was 170,000 full-time equivalents in 2022.

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Wine tourism added A$6.5 billion to the economy in 2022.

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Grape growing contributed A$2.8 billion in value to the economy in 2022.

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Wine manufacturing GVA was A$4.2 billion in 2022.

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Regional economic multiplier effect of wine was 2.6x in South Australia in 2022.

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Export value added A$1.9 billion to balance of trade in 2022.

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Average wage in wine production was A$85,000 annually in 2022.

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Investment in wine R&D totaled A$45 million in 2022.

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Tax revenue from wine industry reached A$3.2 billion in 2022.

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Small wineries (<500 tonnes) numbered 2,200, contributing 15% economic value in 2022.

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Barossa Valley's economic output from wine was A$1.2 billion in 2022.

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Hunter Valley wine sector generated 25,000 jobs in 2022.

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Domestic wine sales value was A$5.1 billion in 2022.

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Wine industry's share of agriculture GDP was 4.2% in 2022.

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Export growth added 12,000 jobs in logistics and marketing in 2022.

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Yarra Valley wine tourism spend averaged A$250 per visitor in 2022.

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McLaren Vale contributed A$850 million to SA economy in 2022.

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National wine supply chain value was A$15 billion in 2022.

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South Australia wine exports worth A$1.5 billion, 62% of national total in 2022.

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In 2022, Australian wine exports reached 678 million litres, valued at A$2.4 billion.

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China imported 160 million litres of Australian wine in 2022, down 20% due to tariffs.

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The US market took 240 million litres of Australian wine exports in 2022, worth A$900 million.

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UK imports of Australian wine hit 110 million litres in 2022, a 15% increase post-Brexit.

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Canada received 65 million litres from Australia in 2022, valued at A$250 million.

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Shiraz exports comprised 30% of Australia's total wine export volume in 2022.

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Premium Australian wine exports (>A$10/litre) grew 5% to 120 million litres in 2022.

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Bulk wine exports totaled 480 million litres in 2022, primarily to Asia-Pacific.

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Australian wine export value per litre averaged A$3.55 in 2022.

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Southeast Asia wine imports from Australia rose 12% to 45 million litres in 2022.

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Germany imported 25 million litres of Australian wine in 2022, focused on Riesling.

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Japan's Australian wine imports were 35 million litres in 2022, up 8%.

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Netherlands took 20 million litres in 2022, serving as EU distribution hub.

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Sweden's Systembolaget imported 15 million litres of Australian wine in 2022.

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Export share to top 10 markets was 85% of total volume in 2022.

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Bag-in-box wine exports grew 18% to 90 million litres in 2022.

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Organic Australian wine exports increased 22% to 12 million litres in 2022.

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Value of exports to India surged 30% to A$50 million in 2022.

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South Korea imported 28 million litres, premium segment up 25%.

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Total Australian wine export growth was 2% in volume but 8% in value in 2022.

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In the 2022 vintage, Australia crushed 1.23 million tonnes of winegrapes, marking a 12% increase from the previous year due to favorable weather conditions in key regions like Riverland and Murray Darling.

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South Australia's winegrape crush reached 570,000 tonnes in 2022, accounting for 46% of national production with Shiraz comprising 28% of the total.

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New South Wales produced 192,000 tonnes of winegrapes in 2022, with Mudgee and Hunter Valley contributing 65,000 tonnes combined.

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Victoria's wine industry crushed 366,000 tonnes in 2022, led by Chardonnay at 22% of the crush volume.

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Western Australia's Margaret River region yielded 18,500 tonnes in 2022, with Cabernet Sauvignon making up 35% of plantings.

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Riverland region in South Australia accounted for 380,000 tonnes of crush in 2022, primarily red varietals at 55%.

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Australia's total vineyard area stood at 146,000 hectares in 2022, down 1% from 2021 due to drought recovery efforts.

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Shiraz represented 23% of Australia's total winegrape plantings in 2022, totaling 33,500 hectares.

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Chardonnay plantings covered 26,000 hectares in 2022, comprising 18% of national vineyard area.

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Yield per hectare for premium winegrapes in Barossa Valley averaged 8.5 tonnes in 2022.

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Organic winegrape production reached 5,200 hectares in 2022, a 15% growth from 2021.

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Australia's wine production volume hit 1.1 billion litres in 2022, up 10% year-on-year.

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Murray Darling region's crush was 260,000 tonnes in 2022, with 60% destined for bulk wine.

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Premium wine yield in Coonawarra limestone soils averaged 4.2 tonnes/ha in 2022.

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Total red winegrape crush was 670,000 tonnes in 2022, 54% of national total.

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White winegrape crush totaled 560,000 tonnes in 2022, led by Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

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Hunter Valley Semillon production was 12,000 tonnes in 2022, vintage quality rated excellent.

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Yarra Valley Pinot Noir crush reached 15,000 tonnes in 2022, up 8%.

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Australia's average winegrape price was $1,050 per tonne in 2022, varying by region.

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McLaren Vale Shiraz crush was 45,000 tonnes in 2022, premium quality dominant.

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Barossa Shiraz plantings cover 5,600 hectares, 70% premium old vines over 35 years.

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Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon terroir spans 2,500 hectares of red clay soils.

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Hunter Valley Semillon vines average 40 years old, 1,200 hectares dedicated.

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Yarra Valley Pinot Noir covers 1,800 hectares, cool climate yields elegant styles.

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Margaret River Chardonnay plantings 1,200 hectares, known for oak-aged styles.

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Riverland bulk Chardonnay production 120,000 tonnes annually from 15,000 ha.

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McLaren Vale Grenache 2,000 hectares, bush vine heritage over 100 years.

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Clare Valley Riesling 1,900 hectares, Polish River frontage key to quality.

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Tasmania sparkling base Pinot Noir and Chardonnay total 800 hectares.

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Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 4,500 hectares, high altitude flavors.

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Rutherglen Muscat fortified varietal unique to 500 hectares in Victoria.

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Pyrenees Shiraz 1,000 hectares, known for peppery cool climate notes.

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Canberra District cool reds like Shiraz 400 hectares, high altitude.

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Orange Chardonnay 1,200 hectares, elevated slopes for acidity.

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Great Southern Riesling 600 hectares in Frankland River subregion.

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Heathcote Shiraz 1,700 hectares ancient Cambrian soils.

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Langhorne Creek Aglianico trials 50 hectares emerging Italian varietal.

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King Valley Prosecco 300 hectares, Italian heritage in Victoria.

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Nagambie Lakes Durif 200 hectares, rare spicy red varietal.

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Grampians Riesling 400 hectares, slate soils for minerality.

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In 2022, 85% of Australian vineyards adopted sustainable practices certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

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Water usage per litre of wine produced dropped 20% to 1.2 litres since 2015 in 2022.

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Carbon emissions from wine production reduced by 15% per tonne of grapes in 2022.

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65% of wineries used solar power contributing 25% of energy needs in 2022.

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Biodiversity initiatives covered 10,000 hectares of vineyard margins in 2022.

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Precision viticulture tech adopted by 70% of growers, saving 15% inputs in 2022.

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Drought-resistant rootstocks planted on 20,000 hectares by 2022.

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Recycled water used in 40% of irrigation, totaling 50 gigalitres in 2022.

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Zero-waste-to-landfill achieved by 30% of wineries in 2022.

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AI-driven yield prediction accuracy reached 95% in pilot programs 2022.

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Blockchain traceability implemented for 15% of premium exports in 2022.

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Insecticide use reduced 40% via integrated pest management in 2022.

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Cover cropping practiced on 50% of vineyards to enhance soil health in 2022.

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Electric harvesting machinery trialed on 5,000 hectares in 2022.

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Regenerative agriculture adopted by 12% of growers covering 8,000 ha in 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Australia’s wine industry is worth A$50.3 billion to GDP, yet the way Aussies drink is shifting fast, from premium over performance to a sharp rise in low and no alcohol. Domestic consumption still runs at 430 million litres, but channel trends, varietal preferences and export pressure are reshaping every segment in 2022’s snapshot. Let’s unpack the figures that connect grapes, jobs and consumer choices across the country.

Key Takeaways

Australia's domestic wine consumption was 430 million litres in 2022, down 3%.
Per capita wine consumption in Australia averaged 23.5 litres in 2022.
Table wine accounted for 95% of domestic consumption at 408 million litres in 2022.
The Australian wine industry contributed A$50.3 billion to GDP in 2022.
Wine exports generated A$2.4 billion in revenue, supporting 9,000 direct jobs in 2022.
Total employment in the wine sector was 170,000 full-time equivalents in 2022.
In 2022, Australian wine exports reached 678 million litres, valued at A$2.4 billion.
China imported 160 million litres of Australian wine in 2022, down 20% due to tariffs.
The US market took 240 million litres of Australian wine exports in 2022, worth A$900 million.
In the 2022 vintage, Australia crushed 1.23 million tonnes of winegrapes, marking a 12% increase from the previous year due to favorable weather conditions in key regions like Riverland and Murray Darling.
South Australia's winegrape crush reached 570,000 tonnes in 2022, accounting for 46% of national production with Shiraz comprising 28% of the total.
New South Wales produced 192,000 tonnes of winegrapes in 2022, with Mudgee and Hunter Valley contributing 65,000 tonnes combined.
Barossa Shiraz plantings cover 5,600 hectares, 70% premium old vines over 35 years.
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon terroir spans 2,500 hectares of red clay soils.
Hunter Valley Semillon vines average 40 years old, 1,200 hectares dedicated.

Australian wine demand shifted in 2022 with lower domestic volumes and faster premium, low alcohol, and e commerce growth.

Consumption Statistics

1Australia's domestic wine consumption was 430 million litres in 2022, down 3%.

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2Per capita wine consumption in Australia averaged 23.5 litres in 2022.

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3Table wine accounted for 95% of domestic consumption at 408 million litres in 2022.

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4Premium wine sales (>A$25/bottle) grew 7% in volume domestically in 2022.

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5Off-trade channel dominated with 65% of domestic wine sales in 2022.

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6On-premise consumption recovered to 120 million litres in 2022 post-COVID.

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7Chardonnay was the most consumed varietal domestically at 25% share in 2022.

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8Shiraz domestic consumption reached 110 million litres in 2022.

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9Sauvignon Blanc sales surged 10% to 75 million litres domestically in 2022.

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10Low/no alcohol wine consumption grew 25% to 8 million litres in 2022.

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11Millennials (25-40) drove 40% of domestic wine consumption growth in 2022.

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12E-commerce wine sales hit A$450 million, 12% of total domestic in 2022.

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13Bag-in-box formats held 30% domestic market share in 2022.

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14Sparkling wine consumption was 55 million litres, 13% of total in 2022.

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15Fortified wine declined to 5 million litres consumed domestically in 2022.

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16Regional Australian wines captured 60% of domestic premium sales in 2022.

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17Wine tourism visits totaled 4.2 million, boosting consumption by 15%.

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18Female consumers represented 52% of domestic wine drinkers in 2022.

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19Average retail price for Australian table wine was A$12.50 in 2022.

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Consumption Statistics Interpretation

Australia's wine market is sobering up, with overall consumption dipping slightly as the nation trades up to pricier bottles, leans into e-commerce, and increasingly sips its Chardonnay at home from a box, all while millennials and health-conscious drinkers reshape the landscape one low-alcohol Sauvignon Blanc at a time.

Economic Impact

1The Australian wine industry contributed A$50.3 billion to GDP in 2022.

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2Wine exports generated A$2.4 billion in revenue, supporting 9,000 direct jobs in 2022.

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3Total employment in the wine sector was 170,000 full-time equivalents in 2022.

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4Wine tourism added A$6.5 billion to the economy in 2022.

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5Grape growing contributed A$2.8 billion in value to the economy in 2022.

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6Wine manufacturing GVA was A$4.2 billion in 2022.

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7Regional economic multiplier effect of wine was 2.6x in South Australia in 2022.

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8Export value added A$1.9 billion to balance of trade in 2022.

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9Average wage in wine production was A$85,000 annually in 2022.

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10Investment in wine R&D totaled A$45 million in 2022.

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11Tax revenue from wine industry reached A$3.2 billion in 2022.

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12Small wineries (<500 tonnes) numbered 2,200, contributing 15% economic value in 2022.

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13Barossa Valley's economic output from wine was A$1.2 billion in 2022.

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14Hunter Valley wine sector generated 25,000 jobs in 2022.

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15Domestic wine sales value was A$5.1 billion in 2022.

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16Wine industry's share of agriculture GDP was 4.2% in 2022.

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17Export growth added 12,000 jobs in logistics and marketing in 2022.

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18Yarra Valley wine tourism spend averaged A$250 per visitor in 2022.

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19McLaren Vale contributed A$850 million to SA economy in 2022.

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20National wine supply chain value was A$15 billion in 2022.

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21South Australia wine exports worth A$1.5 billion, 62% of national total in 2022.

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Economic Impact Interpretation

While Australia's $50.3 billion wine industry is far more than just a delightful drop, given it supports over 170,000 livelihoods, from the vine to tourism, and pours billions into both our GDP and our glasses.

Export Statistics

1In 2022, Australian wine exports reached 678 million litres, valued at A$2.4 billion.

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2China imported 160 million litres of Australian wine in 2022, down 20% due to tariffs.

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3The US market took 240 million litres of Australian wine exports in 2022, worth A$900 million.

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4UK imports of Australian wine hit 110 million litres in 2022, a 15% increase post-Brexit.

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5Canada received 65 million litres from Australia in 2022, valued at A$250 million.

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6Shiraz exports comprised 30% of Australia's total wine export volume in 2022.

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7Premium Australian wine exports (>A$10/litre) grew 5% to 120 million litres in 2022.

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8Bulk wine exports totaled 480 million litres in 2022, primarily to Asia-Pacific.

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9Australian wine export value per litre averaged A$3.55 in 2022.

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10Southeast Asia wine imports from Australia rose 12% to 45 million litres in 2022.

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11Germany imported 25 million litres of Australian wine in 2022, focused on Riesling.

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12Japan's Australian wine imports were 35 million litres in 2022, up 8%.

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13Netherlands took 20 million litres in 2022, serving as EU distribution hub.

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14Sweden's Systembolaget imported 15 million litres of Australian wine in 2022.

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15Export share to top 10 markets was 85% of total volume in 2022.

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16Bag-in-box wine exports grew 18% to 90 million litres in 2022.

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17Organic Australian wine exports increased 22% to 12 million litres in 2022.

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18Value of exports to India surged 30% to A$50 million in 2022.

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19South Korea imported 28 million litres, premium segment up 25%.

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20Total Australian wine export growth was 2% in volume but 8% in value in 2022.

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Export Statistics Interpretation

Despite a Chinese slump, Aussie winemakers, ever the savvy traders, cleverly tilted the scales by shipping more bulk to Asia while deftly selling more premium drops elsewhere, proving that even when volume trickles, value can still flow.

Production Statistics

1In the 2022 vintage, Australia crushed 1.23 million tonnes of winegrapes, marking a 12% increase from the previous year due to favorable weather conditions in key regions like Riverland and Murray Darling.

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2South Australia's winegrape crush reached 570,000 tonnes in 2022, accounting for 46% of national production with Shiraz comprising 28% of the total.

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3New South Wales produced 192,000 tonnes of winegrapes in 2022, with Mudgee and Hunter Valley contributing 65,000 tonnes combined.

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4Victoria's wine industry crushed 366,000 tonnes in 2022, led by Chardonnay at 22% of the crush volume.

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5Western Australia's Margaret River region yielded 18,500 tonnes in 2022, with Cabernet Sauvignon making up 35% of plantings.

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6Riverland region in South Australia accounted for 380,000 tonnes of crush in 2022, primarily red varietals at 55%.

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7Australia's total vineyard area stood at 146,000 hectares in 2022, down 1% from 2021 due to drought recovery efforts.

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8Shiraz represented 23% of Australia's total winegrape plantings in 2022, totaling 33,500 hectares.

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9Chardonnay plantings covered 26,000 hectares in 2022, comprising 18% of national vineyard area.

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10Yield per hectare for premium winegrapes in Barossa Valley averaged 8.5 tonnes in 2022.

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11Organic winegrape production reached 5,200 hectares in 2022, a 15% growth from 2021.

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12Australia's wine production volume hit 1.1 billion litres in 2022, up 10% year-on-year.

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13Murray Darling region's crush was 260,000 tonnes in 2022, with 60% destined for bulk wine.

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14Premium wine yield in Coonawarra limestone soils averaged 4.2 tonnes/ha in 2022.

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15Total red winegrape crush was 670,000 tonnes in 2022, 54% of national total.

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16White winegrape crush totaled 560,000 tonnes in 2022, led by Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

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17Hunter Valley Semillon production was 12,000 tonnes in 2022, vintage quality rated excellent.

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18Yarra Valley Pinot Noir crush reached 15,000 tonnes in 2022, up 8%.

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19Australia's average winegrape price was $1,050 per tonne in 2022, varying by region.

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20McLaren Vale Shiraz crush was 45,000 tonnes in 2022, premium quality dominant.

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Production Statistics Interpretation

While Australia’s vineyards collectively sighed in relief at a bountiful 2022 harvest, the industry’s true character is revealed in the details: South Australia flexes as the powerhouse with nearly half the nation’s crush, Shiraz remains the undisputed king, and from the iconic barrels of Barossa to the elegant bottles of Margaret River, the story is one of both robust scale and meticulous regional craft.

Regional and Varietal Data

1Barossa Shiraz plantings cover 5,600 hectares, 70% premium old vines over 35 years.

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2Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon terroir spans 2,500 hectares of red clay soils.

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3Hunter Valley Semillon vines average 40 years old, 1,200 hectares dedicated.

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4Yarra Valley Pinot Noir covers 1,800 hectares, cool climate yields elegant styles.

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5Margaret River Chardonnay plantings 1,200 hectares, known for oak-aged styles.

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6Riverland bulk Chardonnay production 120,000 tonnes annually from 15,000 ha.

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7McLaren Vale Grenache 2,000 hectares, bush vine heritage over 100 years.

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8Clare Valley Riesling 1,900 hectares, Polish River frontage key to quality.

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9Tasmania sparkling base Pinot Noir and Chardonnay total 800 hectares.

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10Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 4,500 hectares, high altitude flavors.

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11Rutherglen Muscat fortified varietal unique to 500 hectares in Victoria.

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12Pyrenees Shiraz 1,000 hectares, known for peppery cool climate notes.

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13Canberra District cool reds like Shiraz 400 hectares, high altitude.

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14Orange Chardonnay 1,200 hectares, elevated slopes for acidity.

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15Great Southern Riesling 600 hectares in Frankland River subregion.

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16Heathcote Shiraz 1,700 hectares ancient Cambrian soils.

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17Langhorne Creek Aglianico trials 50 hectares emerging Italian varietal.

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18King Valley Prosecco 300 hectares, Italian heritage in Victoria.

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19Nagambie Lakes Durif 200 hectares, rare spicy red varietal.

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20Grampians Riesling 400 hectares, slate soils for minerality.

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Regional and Varietal Data Interpretation

Australia’s wine story is a grand tapestry where a few precious hectares of ancient vines whisper the soul of the land, while other regions make their point with a cheerful, bulk-produced shout.

Sustainability and Innovation

1In 2022, 85% of Australian vineyards adopted sustainable practices certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

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2Water usage per litre of wine produced dropped 20% to 1.2 litres since 2015 in 2022.

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3Carbon emissions from wine production reduced by 15% per tonne of grapes in 2022.

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465% of wineries used solar power contributing 25% of energy needs in 2022.

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5Biodiversity initiatives covered 10,000 hectares of vineyard margins in 2022.

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6Precision viticulture tech adopted by 70% of growers, saving 15% inputs in 2022.

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7Drought-resistant rootstocks planted on 20,000 hectares by 2022.

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8Recycled water used in 40% of irrigation, totaling 50 gigalitres in 2022.

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9Zero-waste-to-landfill achieved by 30% of wineries in 2022.

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10AI-driven yield prediction accuracy reached 95% in pilot programs 2022.

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11Blockchain traceability implemented for 15% of premium exports in 2022.

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12Insecticide use reduced 40% via integrated pest management in 2022.

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13Cover cropping practiced on 50% of vineyards to enhance soil health in 2022.

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14Electric harvesting machinery trialed on 5,000 hectares in 2022.

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15Regenerative agriculture adopted by 12% of growers covering 8,000 ha in 2022.

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Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation

The Australian wine industry, in a spirited display of eco-consciousness, is now mostly running on solar-powered precision, using less of everything but ingenuity, to ensure the future is as robust as a drought-resistant rootstock.

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CLAREVALLEYWINE
clarevalleywine.com.au
clarevalleywine.com.au
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WINE TASMANIA
wine tasmania.com
wine tasmania.com
Reference 13
ADELAIDEHILLSWINE
adelaidehillswine.com.au
adelaidehillswine.com.au
Reference 14
RUTHERGLENWINES
rutherglenwines.com.au
rutherglenwines.com.au
Reference 15
PYRENEESWINE
pyreneeswine.com
pyreneeswine.com
Reference 16
CANBERRAWINE
canberrawine.com.au
canberrawine.com.au
Reference 17
ORANGEWINE
orangewine.com.au
orangewine.com.au
Reference 18
GREATSOUTHERNWINE
greatsouthernwine.com.au
greatsouthernwine.com.au
Reference 19
HEATHCOTEWINEGROWERS
heathcotewinegrowers.com.au
heathcotewinegrowers.com.au
Reference 20
LANGHORNECREEKWINES
langhornecreekwines.com.au
langhornecreekwines.com.au
Reference 21
KINGVALLEYWINE
kingvalleywine.com
kingvalleywine.com
Reference 22
GOULBURNVALLEYWINE
goulburnvalleywine.com.au
goulburnvalleywine.com.au
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GRAMPIANSWINE
grampianswine.com.au
grampianswine.com.au