Wine, Beer and Spirits

In 2024, China imported approximately $1.6 billion of wine and related products with Australia and France as the leading suppliers. U.S. exports of wine and related products to China totaled $96 million in 2024.

China’s craft beer market offers significant growth potential for U.S. breweries, driven by rising demand for premium and innovative beer styles among younger, urban consumers.

Following a surge during COVID-19, the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) wine imports have stabilized over the past several years. The United States holds the second-largest market share of wine imports at $77 million in 2024.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025.

Husband-and-wife team Dave Crosley and Teresa Dahl-Bredine founded Little Toad Creek LLC in 2012. The couple started their business under the brewpub model, producing beer and spirits for their taprooms, located in Silver City and Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Secretary Vilsack announced today that USDA is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the globe.