In 2023, Hong Kong was the world’s nineth largest spirits importer. The city’s global imports surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 30 percent and reached a new record valued of $779 million. Last year, domestic consumption grew significantly as both on-trade and off-trade sales registered remarkable growth.
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Spain: Spain Wine Sector Outlook 2024

In Spain, wine is an important part of the economy, society, landscape, culture and gastronomy. Spain boasts the world’s largest vine area and is the third largest wine producer in the European Union (EU), after France and Italy.
Under a new policy, importers of wine and distilled spirits whose domestic agents are registered within the Shanghai Free Trade Zone are no longer required to register the U.S. producer name and brand as a trademark in China prior to commercial sales.
On September 18, 2018, China’s State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced that it would start enforcing additional import tariffs on U.S. products exported to China....
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Iceland: Exporter Guide

his exporter guide provides practical tips for U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Iceland.
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Germany: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

Germany has 83 million of the world’s wealthiest consumers and is by far the biggest market in the European Union.
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Japan: Cracking Open Japan’s Craft Beer Market

In the last decade, overall beer consumption in Japan has fallen.
The Czech Republic is a country with a strong and deep beer culture. Beer is considered a true national beverage and part of the cultural heritage.
U.S. exhibitors reported strong results at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018 with projected sales in the next 12 months of over US$230,000.