French Wine and Spirits Exports Hit 25-Year Low Amid US Tariffs and China Duties

Paris. French wine and spirits exports fell to their lowest level in at least 25 years last year due to additional tariffs imposed by the United States and anti-dumping duties from China.

According to FEVS, the trade association for wine and spirits sellers, total exports in 2025 were limited to 168 million cases. This export volume is 3 percent lower than the previous year, marking the weakest export performance since the beginning of this century.

In terms of value, exports dropped by 8 percent to 14.3 billion euros, the lowest in five years. With this decline, wine and spirits have slipped from being France's second-largest export sector to third place. Aerospace and cosmetics are now ahead in terms of export sectors. FEVS President Gabriel Picard warned that 2026 will also remain challenging.

US demand slowed during the review period due to tariffs imposed by the United States and threats of imposing another 200 percent tariff.

In 2025, sales of French wine and spirits in the US fell by 21 percent to 3 billion euros. Picard indicated that sales could decrease further in 2026. Sales in China also dropped by 20 percent, limited to 767 million euros.

It is reported that strict anti-dumping duties have significantly impacted wine-based spirits, particularly Cognac and Armagnac.