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Australian wine exports to China increasing rapidly
January 2025
Half a billion dollars’ worth of South Australian wine has been exported to China in just seven
months following the removal of import tariffs in April according to latest ABS figures.
South Australian exporters sold $558 million of wine to China in the 12 months to October, with
more than 99 per cent of those sales occurring in the seven months since Chinese tariffs were lifted.
Wine exports from the state to all markets exceeded $1.7 billion in the year to October, up 38 per
cent on the previous year, South Australian sales contributed two-thirds of the $2.5 billion exported
by Australian producers.
This includes a more than 30 per cent growth of the state’s second-largest wine export market, Hong
Kong, now valued at $237 million.
The Albanese Govern-ment, under the stewardship of Ministers Farrell and Wong, worked tirelessly
to repair the relationship between the Australian and Chinese governments, and to normalise trade
between the two countries.
The Chinese government removed its remaining import tariffs on Australian wine in April.
Anticipating the removal of tariffs and aware of the need to act swiftly in the period that followed,
the Malinauskas Government in March was ahead of the curve when it announced a $1.85 million
reengagement package for wine exporters looking to sell to Chinese buyers.
The package continues to support local producers to attend important regional trade shows, and
provides on-the-ground support from trade experts both at home and abroad.
It also facilitated the return of Chinese wine buyers to South Australia this week, where they met with
representatives from more than 70 wineries across eight different South Australian wine regions.
Trade and Investment Minister Joe Szakacs has led crucial trade missions to China and Hong Kong
since May, impressing upon Chinese officials and importers the premium quality of South Australian
wine, and the Malinauskas Government’s commitment to renewing economic ties with its number
one trading partner.
China’s tariffs have now been removed on all South Australian exports.
In October the Australian Government and Chinese Government announced a timetable to resume
imports of live Southern Rock Lobster from Australia.
Exports are expected to resume later this month.
Trade Minister Joe Sza-kacs said our Government is committed to supporting our producers to sell
their world-renowned South Australian wine across the globe.
Greek Tribune
Adelaide, South Australia