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News & Media

Here you will find the latest news, press releases and publications about German wines.

  • Industry news German Wine Imports to China reach a new record high 23.01.2026

    In 2025, German wines were characterized by strong growth in the Chinese market, although according to Chinese customs import data, total wine imports decreased by 26.9 % year-on-year to about 207 million liters, with a total import value of USD 1.4 billion (-10.9%).

    Weinimporte nach China wachsen gegen den Trend

  • Industry news DWI at ProWein 2026: Spotlight on Low Alcohol German Wines 15.01.2026

    With the tagline “Keep it Light! Enjoy Wines Made in Germany.”, the German Wine Institute (DWI) will showcase wines with moderate alcohol levels at this year’s international wine trade fair ProWein, taking place from March 15 to 17.

    Weinpräsentation am DWI-ProWein-Messestand (Archivbild)

  • Press releases Wine consumption in Germany continues to decline 14.01.2026

    Wine consumption in Germany decreased further in the past wine year. As the German Wine Institute (DWI) announced on the basis of the current wine consumption balance, consumers drank on average one bottle of wine less wine during the 12-month period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025 than in the previous year.