Malta: Wine Market 2020

Wine Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the wine market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, wine consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malta wine consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Wine Production in Malta

In value terms, wine production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, wine production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, wine production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, wine production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wine Exports

Exports from Malta

Wine exports from Malta stood at X litres in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, wine exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, wine exports attained their peak of X litres. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of wine exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, wine exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, wine exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, wine exports reached their maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The exports of the three major exporters of wine and grape must, namely Spain, Italy and France, represented more than half of total export. Chile (X litres) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Australia (X%) and South Africa (X%). The following exporters - Germany (X litres), the U.S. (X litres), New Zealand (X litres), Portugal (X litres), Argentina (X litres) and China (X litres) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wine markets from Malta were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Australia, Chile, the U.S., New Zealand, Germany, Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, China and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, China experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The wine export price in Malta stood at $X per litre in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wine export price continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for wine and grape must reached their peak level of $X per litre. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for wine and grape must remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per litre), while Spain ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wine Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the wine imports into Malta totaled X litres, waning by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malta imports peaked at X litres in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wine imports stood at $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of wine imports in 2018 were Germany (X litres), the UK (X litres), the U.S. (X litres), China (X litres), France (X litres), Russia (X litres), Canada (X litres), the Netherlands (X litres), Belgium (X litres), Japan (X litres), Denmark (X litres) and Switzerland (X litres), together amounting to X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wine importing markets into Malta were the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Switzerland, France, Denmark and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, China experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The wine import price in Malta stood at $X per litre in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for wine and grape must reached their peak level of $X per litre. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for wine and grape must remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per litre), while France ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform