Spain: Spain Wine Sector Outlook 2024

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   SP2024-0023
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. Spain is currently dealing with ample supplies and sluggish demand, particularly for red wines, making wine exports critical to the sector.

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