The Hong Kong market has developed into a dynamic wine export destination since the abolishment of wine tariffs in 2008. The slow recovery of the global economy dampened the city’s global imports of wine in 2023.
ATO Taipei, in partnership with thirteen Taiwan craft beer breweries and four U.S. craft beer importers, delivered a successful consumer-facing craft beer festival that promoted U.S. ingredients through 84 craft beers.
In 2019, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entered into force. As a result, Japan approved 16 new wine additives that were previously not allowed in wine produced or consumed in Japan.
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Taiwan: California Wine Gaining Popularity in Taiwan

A recent wine tasting in Taiwan hosted by the California Wine Institute not only successfully attracted 369 trade contacts but also created an additional $2.87 million in sales for California wines.
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Philippines: Veritas Quo In Vino Victory

FAS Manila worked with Veritas Quo (VQ), a California-based exporter representing popular wine brands to connect with several importers.