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Increases the interest of Chilean wine in world trade… bag in box chilean wines

May 18, 2018

According to information provided by the Spanish Wine Market Observatory, Chile improved its wine exports in 2017, more in value than in volume, registering the highest price of the last three years. Chile is the only American supplier of the three that we present that increased its exports. 2017 clearly was a year marked by the growth of sales of Chilean wine. All categories increased in value and volume. Bulk wine sales also had a significant increase mainly to Argentina,…

Chilean wineries adapt to harsh commercial scenarios, but China can be the salvation

May 15, 2018

Cortahojas Wines

The scenario has become complex for the main national vineyards. The fall of the exchange rate has been generating more of a problem to Chilean wineries, mainly to those that export their products. The two vintages of low production volumes and the tailbacks that Brexit originated in the United Kingdom, have installed an environment of concern for some Chilean companies. Some have adjusted their budget for investments, due to the increase in costs in raw material and labor. It is…

Decrease Wine production worldwide… premium wines

April 25, 2018

Cortahojas Wines

During 2017, wine production worldwide fell by 8.6% compared to 2016, which translates into only 250 million hectoliters. According to the information provided by the International Organization of Vine and Wine, the world wine production in 2017 reached its lowest level in 60 years due to bad weather conditions in the European Union that made the supply of the block decrease. In 1957 the lowest level was recorded, when production fell to 173.8 million hectoliters. One hectoliter is equivalent to…

US vs. China trade war: Chilean export wines could offer advantages

April 12, 2018

Cortahojas Wines

After the United States announced tariffs of 25% on Chinese technological products, the Asian power responded, announcing reciprocal tariffs on American goods. In this way, the Ministry of Commerce of China reported that 128 products of seven categories would have a 25% tax on pork, nuts, wine, among others. Given this scenario, Chilean exporters observe with caution, since they could open important opportunities for Chilean products, such as wines. This situation between China and the US could generate advantages in…