Eastern Europe as Growing Market for Austrian Wine Exports

Western EuropeGermany ♦ Published: April 23, 2011; 07:47 ♦ (Vindobona)

Around 80% of the Austrian wine exports are going to Germany. However, growth rates in Russia and Poland are surprisingly high.

Eastern Europe as Growing Market for Austrian Wine Exports / Picture: © Vindobona.org

Poland is seen as future market for Austrian wine exporters. In 2010, exports to Poland grew by 63%. In the premium segment, trade rose by 260%. According to Christian Dworan from the AWO (export service center) in Warsaw, the average price for a bottle of Austrian wine is already at € 2.00.

Moreover, also Russia is seen as future market.…