In CortaHojas Export Wines we give some important when undertaking any initiative wine exports to the US tips.
The first thing to know that America is the 4th largest producer of wines, with a market share of 9.6%, with an output of 2.75 million tons, according to FAO. The main wine producing state of California, which provides 87.2% of production. Washington followed with 4.1%, and then New York with 3.3%.
Moreover, according to data Wine Market Council, 2013 wine was the most consumed among US adults alcoholic beverage, reaching a 44% market share. This was followed by beers and spirits who came to 21%.
In the US market the wines are fighting every day to get a role and are domestic wines, French, Spanish, Italian, Australian, Argentine, and of course Chilean wines.
Another interesting fact is that women are a major consumer of wine in the United States. According to data Wine Market Council 2013, 57% of wine consumers drink it once or more a week and 60% of consumers are women. Furthermore, it is women who normally buy wine and generally make purchases at supermarkets.
Finally, the favorite of American wine is white wine, which reaches 45.04% of total wine consumption.
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