The ten biggest export markets for wines from South Africa (source: WOSA, million litres over Jan to Jul 2008, change relative to 2007):
1. UK, 61 Ml, +26 %
2. Germany, 37 Ml, +9 %
3. Netherlands, 18 Ml, 0 %
4. Sweden, 16 Ml, 0 %
5. Africa, 15 Ml, +177%
6. Eastern Europe, 12 Ml, +269 %
7. Australasia, 10 Ml, +462%
8. Denmark, 10 Ml, +21 %
9. USA, 9 Ml, +55 %
10. Canada, 9 Ml, +35 %
Total exports reached 225 million litres over the seven months with a growth of +31%. It appears that the Swedes are quaffing by far more SA wines than anyone else. Wonder why?
