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France’s wine and spirits exports have plunged to their lowest point since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2025, according to data released by the French Federation of Wine and Spirit Exporters.
French wine and spirits exporters saw a decline of 8% in the value of one of France’s top exports in 2025, with tariffs imposed by the US government playing a major role in the overall drop.
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Tariffs Imposed by the US Government Contributed to the Decline
The 15% tariffs imposed on French wine and spirits exports by the US government, as well as similar duties levied by Beijing in response to EU tariffson imports of China’s electric vehicles, have had a significant impact on the industry.
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Wine Exports Dropped 4.1% to €10.5 Billion
French wine exports dropped 4.1% to €10.5 billion in 2025, while spirit exports fell 17.4% to €3.7 billion.
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Cognac Exports Plummeted by 23.8%
Cognac exports, a key segment of the French spirits industry, plummeted by 23.8% in 2025.
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Industry Faces Uncertainty Over Long-Term Prospects
The declining trends have raised concerns about the long-term prospects for French wine and spirits exporters, who may struggle to adapt to changing market conditions.
