Australia - Wine Numbers
Australia
VINEX Market Research
Latest update December 2015
Australia is one of the world's leading wine producers and exporters. In 2015, Australia enjoyed a 9.98% bounce back in wine production, countributed by its improved climate conditions as well as production capaity. Domestic Consumption and import remained stable at 462 and 86 million litres respectively. Whereas there is a notable 4.01% jump in wine export due largely to a -8.93% depreciation in AUD/USD exchange rate.
| Demand and Supply | 2014 | 2015 | % Change |
| Producing Vineyard Area (HA) | 138,415 | 140,467 | +1.48 |
| Wine Grape Crushed (000't) | 1,662 | 1,671 | +0.60 |
| Annual Wine Production (ML) | 1,092 | 1,201 | +9.98 |
| Annual Import (ML) | 85 | 86 | +1.18 |
| Annual Export (ML) | 724 | 753 | +4.01 |
| Domestic Consumption (ML) | 458 | 462 | +0.87 |
Among the 5 most broadly grown red and white varieties, there has been vivid shift among varietis that is favoured on the market. More specifically, over 5% wine production has switched from red to white varieties.
| Red / White Grape Crushed | 2014 | 2015 | % Change |
| Shiraz (000't) | 415.14 | 391.65 | -5.66 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon (000't) | 226.39 | 209.59 | -7.42 |
| Merlot (000't) | 114.41 | 107.28 | -6.23 |
| Pinot Noir (000't) | 30.26 | 43.49 | +43.72 |
| Petle Verdot (000't) | 19.53 | 20.86 | +6.81 |
| Chardonnay (000't) | 347.61 | 376.34 | +8.27 |
| Sauvignon Blanc (000't) | 99.36 | 89.19 | -10.30 |
| Semillon (000't) | 69.77 | 66.57 | -4.58 |
| Muscat Gordo Blanco (000't) | 65.50 | 63.09 | -3.68 |
| Colombard (000't) | 65.50 | 63.09 | -3.68 |
Meanwhile, VINEX varietal index has displayed a significant opposite trend in price betweed red and white varieties, examplifying the relatively stronger demand for white varieties.
It is worth mentioning that bulk export in Australia has witnessed a 5.06% increase in volume alongside with a overall 15.87% decrease in export price. Meanwhile, the trade agreements between Australia and China, Japan and Korea is expected to greatly stimulate the bulk wine exports from Australia to those countries.
| Bulk Export Price | 2014 | 2015 | & Change |
| Bulk Dry Red (USD/L/AUD/L) | 1.084/0.911 | 0.912 | -15.88 |
| Bulk Dry White (USD/L) | 0.817 | 0.686 | -16.09 |
| Bulk Rose (USD/L) | 0.992 | 0.845 | -14.83 |
(Source: Wine Australia, Australian Bureau of Statistics) (ROX: CCY USD:AUD Yr Ave)
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