The total value of Loire exports reached €200mn, its highest level since 2000. France as a whole, by contrast, only saw a +0.7% uptick in terms of total export volume.
During 2024, the 42,000ha region saw growth in all its export markets, with the exception of the UK and Denmark. Exports of Loire wine to the UK have been stable over the past three years, with a growth in sparkling wines offsetting declines seen in still categories.
The UK, which accounts for 13% of the exported volume of Loire wines, imported 52,248hls from the region in 2024. By category, the exports to the UK were 58% white wine, 17% red and dry rosé, 14% sparkling and 5% off-dry rosé.
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