Georgia Ascends to Top 15 in Global Bottled Wine Exports

Georgia has secured its position among the world's leading bottled wine exporters, now ranking 15th out of 50 nations, according to the 2022 data released by the American Association of Wine Economists (AAWE).

Earnings from Georgia's bottled wine exports reached an impressive $248.16 million in 2022, with 99.76 million liters exported abroad. However, a deeper dive into the numbers reveals that Georgian wine's average price per liter stands at a modest $2.49. This places it among the more affordable global offerings. By contrast, wine exported from Hong Kong fetches an average price of $35.42 per liter.

At the summit of the AAWE's rankings is France, a longstanding frontrunner in the wine industry. The French nation exported a staggering 1.029 billion liters in 2022, raking in $7.7 billion, with an average price of $7.49 per liter.

A quick snapshot of the 2022 Top 15 bottled wine exporters:

1. France - $7.7 billion (Avg. price/liter: $7.49)
2. Italy - $5.5 billion (Avg. price/liter: $4.48)
3. Spain - $1.9 billion (Avg. price/liter: $2.77)
4. Chile - $1.5 billion (Avg. price/liter: $3.21)
5. US - $1.2 billion (Avg. price/liter: $8.43)
6. Australia - $1.04 billion (Avg. price/liter: $4.67)
7. New Zealand - $1.03 billion (Avg. price/liter: $6.12)
8. Portugal - $886.7 million (Avg. price/liter: $3.55)
9. Germany - $883.7 million (Avg. price/liter: $3.42)
10. Argentina - $737.2 million (Avg. price/liter: $3.85)
11. Great Britain - $588.3 million (No available avg. price)
12. South Africa - $467.6 million (Avg. price/liter: $2.96)
13. Netherlands - $373.6 million (Avg. price/liter: $4.22)
14. China Hong Kong - $280 million (Avg. price/liter: $35.42)
15. Georgia - $248 million (Avg. price/liter: $2.49)