2007 was a good year for French wine exports. In value, exports grew y 7.7% and in volume by 2.9%. The total value (including vermouth and spirits) reached 9.5 bn euro (2006: 8.9 bn, 2005: 8.0 bn, 2004: 7.7 bn), compared with a more modest import number of 1.3 bn euro. Wine represents 70% of the exports but only 40% of the imports. Burgundy recorded the highest growth (+21%) followed by sparkling wines and champagne (+10%), and Rhône (+9.1%). Last place was given to Beaujolais (-8.5%). The biggest export markets:
1. Great Britain (1 437 M€)
2. USA (1081 M€)
3. Germany (622 M€)
4. Belgium (574 M€)
5. Japan (382 M€)
6. The Netherlands (338 M€)
(Source : Ubifrance)
