UK wine imports dip

Wine imports into the UK dropped by 5.4% in value to €1.98bn in the first half of 2025, while volumes fell 6.4% to 551.7 million litres.

Despite the dip, the average price per litre edged up slightly to €3.69, according to the Spanish Wine Market Observatory.

The decline was led by still bottled and sparkling wines, with the latter falling 7.2% in value and 5.3% in volume compared to 2024. Bulk wine fared slightly better, dropping just 3% in value but gaining 6.2% in price per litre.

France remains the UK’s top country for imports by value, followed by Italy and Spain, though all three saw notable decreases.

Interestingly, Ireland’s wine imports told a different story, rising 8.9% in value and 13.5% in volume, particularly in the sparkling category, suggesting that UK consumers may be tightening their belts while their Irish neighbours raise a glass.